Meaning of wear away in English

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1. Verb

   wear away

   Definitions

   1. cut away in small pieces
2. 2. diminish, as by friction

   Examples

   • « Erosion wore away the surface »
3. 3. become ground down or deteriorate

   Examples

   • « Her confidence eroded »