wear thin

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Verb wear thin has 1 sense

wear, wear off, wear out, wear thin - deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
--₁ is one way to deteriorate
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Term: Wear Thin

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition:

1. To diminish, weaken, or decrease in effectiveness or impact over time.

2. To become threadbare or frayed from extended use.

3. To become annoying, tiresome, or irritating due to repetition or excessive use.

Sample Sentences:

1. The charm of their relationship began to wear thin after a few months of constant arguing.

2. Her shoes have worn thin after years of walking long distances.

3. The comedian's repetitive jokes started to wear thin on the audience.

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