wear on

language: en

definitions

  1. to gradually become less effective or strong over time
    en: to gradually become less effective or strong over time
  2. to cause gradual exhaustion or fatigue in someone
    en: to cause gradual exhaustion or fatigue in someone

examples

  1. The effects of the medicine began to wear on after a few days.

    The effects of the medicine began to wear on after a few days.

  2. The long journey began to wear on him.

    The long journey began to wear on him.