erode
verb
Pronunciation: ɪˈroʊd
Definition
Gradually wear away or destroy something through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents, or through a slow, destructive process.
Examples
The constant crashing of waves began to erode the base of the cliff.
Persistent inflation will eventually erode the purchasing power of your savings.
Lack of trust can slowly erode the foundation of even the strongest friendships.
How to Use erode
- erode away (phrasal verb)
- To be completely destroyed or removed by a process. — "The sand dunes were eroded away by the fierce winter storms."
- erode something into something (collocation)
- To change the shape of something through gradual wear. — "The stream eroded the soft rock into a deep, narrow gorge."
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