Wear off Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈɔf
WAIR-awf
wɛə/ /ˈɒf
WAIR-of
Definition
To gradually become less strong or disappear, especially when talking about the effects of something like medicine, feelings, or other influences.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for effects of medicine, emotions, or excitement; informal and natural in conversation. Usually not used for physical objects (clothes, etc.). 'Wear off' focuses on the gradual reduction, not a sudden stop.
Spanish: desvanecerse - pasar (efecto)Portuguese (BR): passar - desaparecer (efeito)Portuguese (PT): passar - desaparecer (efeito)Chinese (Simplified): 消退 - 逐渐失效Chinese (Traditional): 消退 - 逐漸失效Hindi: कम होना - उतरना (असर)Arabic: يزول - يختفي (تأثير)Bengali: কমানো - হ্রাস পাওয়াRussian: проходить - ослабеватьJapanese: 徐々に消える - 薄れるVietnamese: giảm dần - mất dầnKorean: 서서히 사라지다 - 점차 없어지다Turkish: azalmak - etkisi geçmekUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ ختم ہونا - مدھم پڑناIndonesian: berkurang secara perlahan - menghilang secara bertahap
Example Sentences
The pain will wear off in a few hours.
basic
The excitement from the party didn't wear off until the next day.
basic
The medicine takes a while to wear off.
basic
Give it some time. The numbness should wear off soon.
natural
After the effects of the coffee wore off, I felt tired again.
natural
Don’t worry, the shock will wear off eventually.
natural