erode

CEFRC1

/ɪˈɹəʊd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To gradually wear away or destroy a surface or quality.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Examples

  • Capitalism tends to erode the moral foundations on which it was built.

  • Lack of transparency and accountability erode trust in the democratic process.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɪˈɹoʊd/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.

  2. To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.

More examples

In context

  • This will erode our credibility.

  • The cliff is gradually being eroded by the waves.

  • to erode a person’s trust

Synonyms

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Strong winds and heavy rain will blank the soil over time.

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Origin

verb

From French éroder, from Latin ērōdō.