English / phrasal verb
Wear off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To gradually diminish in effect, intensity, or novelty until completely gone.
In context
01
As the seasickness medicine began to wear off, the passenger felt dizzy on the choppy ferry ride.
02
The novelty of traveling on a 300 km/h bullet train soon wore off after it became a daily routine.
Synonyms
Fade,Subside,Dissipate
Antonyms
Intensify,Persist,Strengthen
Collocations
Medication wears off,Novelty wears off,Effect wears off