Definitions

wear off

VERB

go away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

subside

WEAK

diminish disappear stop wear away

Example Sentences

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At this point, my antihistamines have started to wear off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"We did not see its effect wear off over time."

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

So far, stocks have largely ignored tariffs’ threat to the economy, assuming that any resulting inflation will wear off next year.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Back in the forest cabin in Cape Town, the effects of Stuart Dod's "journey" begin to wear off.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Disillusionment Charms should be performed daily, as their effects are apt to wear off.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling