erosion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈrō-zhən\
- /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈrō-zhən\

Definitions of erosion word

noun erosion The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents. 1
noun erosion rock, soil: wearing away 1
noun erosion disappearance 1
uncountable noun erosion Erosion is the gradual destruction and removal of rock or soil in a particular area by rivers, the sea, or the weather. 0
uncountable noun erosion The erosion of a person's authority, rights, or confidence is the gradual destruction or removal of them. 0
uncountable noun erosion The erosion of support, values, or money is a gradual decrease in its level or standard. 0

See all 9 definitions of erosion

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Parts of speech for Erosion

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Erosion

erosion 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for erosion

noun erosion

corrosion — Corrosion is the damage that is caused when something is corroded.
attrition — Attrition is a process in which you steadily reduce the strength of an enemy by continually attacking them.
destruction — Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.

All 10 Synonyms of erosion

Antonyms for erosion

noun erosion

building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
construction — Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.
rebuilding — to repair, especially to dismantle and reassemble with new parts: to rebuild an old car.
strengthening — to make stronger; give strength to.

All 4 Antonyms of erosion

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