Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wear-thin
verb phrase
/wɛr θɪn/
Definition
To become increasingly less effective or less strong over time.
Examples
- Her patience began to wear thin after the constant delays.
- The team’s morale can wear thin if they face too many setbacks.
- His apologies wore thin after several incidents.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to a person’s patience, strength, or resources that are dwindling.
Synonyms
- fray
- fade
- diminish
- deplete
- erode
