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Meaning of the word "wear off" in English

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wear off

US /wer ˈɔf/
UK /weər ɒf/
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Phrasal Verb

to gradually disappear or stop having an effect

Example:
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The effects of the painkiller started to wear off.
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The novelty of the new toy will soon wear off.
Synonym:
fade diminish subside vanish abate
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wear ready-to-wear wear down wear out the worse for wear wear the pants off