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erode

 

[ ษชหˆrษ™สŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in nature

Gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces, typically wind, water, or ice.

Synonyms

corrode, deteriorate, wear away

Examples of usage

  • The cliffs have been eroded by the sea over time.
  • Rainfall can erode the soil, causing landslides.
  • Coastal erosion is a major concern for many communities.
  • The river eroded the rocks, creating a beautiful canyon.
  • Over time, the wind eroded the ancient statue, leaving it barely recognizable.
Context #2 | Verb

in society

Gradually destroy or undermine (something).

Synonyms

sap, undermine, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The scandal eroded public trust in the government.
  • Continuous budget cuts have eroded the quality of public services.
  • Corruption can erode the foundations of a society.
  • Negative attitudes can erode team morale in the workplace.
  • The constant criticism eroded her self-confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "erode" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erodir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erodieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengikis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะท'ั—ะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erozja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพต้ฃŸใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉroder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erosionar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑndฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์‹ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุขูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erodovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erodovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพต่š€ (qฤซnshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ erodirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั€ะพะทะธัา“ะฐ าฑัˆั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eroziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erosionar

Etymology

The word 'erode' originated from the Latin word 'erosus', which means 'gnawed away'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of erosion has been observed throughout history, as natural forces like water, wind, and ice gradually wear away or destroy landforms. Over time, 'erode' has also been used in a figurative sense to describe the gradual destruction or undermining of various aspects of society or relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,097, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.