gnaw at vs wear away
wear away vs gnaw atgnaw at and wear away both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gnaw at | No | No | Yes | No |
| wear away | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
gnaw at and wear away
are synonyms defined as:
- gnaw at and wear away: become ground down or deteriorate
| gnaw at (verb) | wear away (verb) |
|---|---|
| become ground down or deteriorate | become ground down or deteriorate |
| diminish, as by friction | |
| cut away in small pieces |
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