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EAT AWAY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Eat Away.

Eat Away - as a verb

Remove soil or rock

Example: "Rain eroded the terraces"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erodefret
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wear away or erode

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fret

Example Sentences

"The acid in lemon juice can eat away at the enamel on your teeth."
"Over time, rust can eat away at the metal of a car."
"The constant stress can eat away at your mental health."
"Years of neglect allowed the bugs to eat away at the wooden beams of the house."
"The high humidity can cause mold and mildew to eat away at the fabric of your clothes."
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