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- \i-ˈrōd\
- /ɪˈrəʊd/
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- \i-ˈrōd\
Definitions of erode word
- noun erode (of wind, water, or other natural agents) Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). 1
- transitive verb erode wear away slowly 1
- transitive verb erode destroy, undermine slowly 1
- intransitive verb erode be worn away slowly 1
- intransitive verb erode be undermined 1
- verb erode If rock or soil erodes or is eroded by the weather, sea, or wind, it cracks and breaks so that it is gradually destroyed. 0
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Parts of speech for Erode
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erode popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for erode
verb erode
- wear down — to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise.
- corrode — If metal or stone corrodes, or is corroded, it is gradually destroyed by a chemical or by rust.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- abrade — To abrade something means to scrape or wear down its surface by rubbing it.
- bite — If you bite something, you use your teeth to cut into it, for example in order to eat it or break it. If an animal or person bites you, they use their teeth to hurt or injure you.
Antonyms for erode
verb erode
- build — If you build something, you make it by joining things together.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
Top questions with erode
- what does erode mean?
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- how does a glacier erode the land?
- how do glaciers erode rock?
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- how much does niagara falls erode each year?
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- how do glaciers erode the land?
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