What is the meaning of wear off?

Deteriorate through use or stress.
- usage: "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
- synonyms: wear, wear out, wear down, wear thin
Diminish, as by friction.
- usage: "Erosion wore away the surface"
- synonyms: wear away

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