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Definition wear off in British English

wear off phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if something such as a pain, an emotion, or a feeling wears off, it gradually disappears

Example

The numbness in his shoulder was starting to wear off.

Example

I got bored with the job once the novelty wore off.

Synonyms and related words
X has left the building disappear finish
Example

I got bored with the job once the novelty wore off.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
Definition wear off in British English