What is the meaning of erode?

Become ground down or deteriorate.
- usage: "Her confidence eroded"
- synonyms: gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away
Remove soil or rock.
- usage: "Rain eroded the terraces"
- synonyms: eat away, fret

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APA	WordNet. (2010). erode. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/erode/definitions/1273459
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