wear thin meaning

Definition of wear thin in English Dictionary

• VerbSGwears thinPRwearing thinPTwore thinPPworn thin
  1. (idiomatic) To lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse.
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  1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
     • But though intriguing at first, his knowingly enigmatic narration, stylish antichoreography and overripe cinematography wear thin in the long run.
     • The tiles were wearing thin due to years of children's feet. ‎

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Other Vocabulary

1. en wears thin
2. en earthing
3. en swear in
4. en Earthian
5. en evrythin