Definition

Worn down or worn away, often due to natural processes like wind or water.

Example

The cliffs have become eroded over time due to the constant waves hitting them.

Conversation

Have you seen that old bridge by the river?

Yeah, it's looking pretty eroded these days.

I wonder how long it will last like that.

Hopefully, they’ll do something before it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To gradually wear away or remove material from a surface, often due to natural forces like water or wind.

Example

The constant rain eroded the soil on the hillside, causing landslides.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the riverbank has eroded over the years?

Yeah, it looks different every time I visit.

I read that storms can really speed up the process of how land gets eroded.

Root Explanation

Eroded → It is formed from the prefix "e-" (meaning out) and the root "rodere" (meaning to gnaw or wear away). The word "eroded" describes the process of something being worn away or gnawed out over time.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'gnawed away' ('rodere') from the outside ('e-') — that's why eroded means worn down.

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