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erode

UK
/ɪˈrəʊd/
US
/ɪˈroʊd/

Translations

erodeverb
eroded
Past Simple
eroded
Past Participle
eroding
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈrəʊd/
US
/ɪˈroʊd/
éroderSens physique, surtout sous l'effet du vent, de l'eau ou de la glace.
Over time, the river began to erode the banks, creating a wider channel.
Avec le temps, la rivière a commencé à éroder les berges, créant un lit plus large.
Additional translations
minerSens figuré : affaiblir progressivement.
Synonyms
corrode
degrade
disintegrate
consume
abrade
deteriorate
wear away
Antonyms
strengthen
construct
build

Definitions

erodeverb
To gradually wear away or be worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice.
Over time, the river began to erode the banks, creating a wider channel.
To gradually destroy or undermine something, often in a non-physical sense.
The constant criticism began to erode his confidence.
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