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erode

/ɪˈroʊd/
e · rode ɪ · ˈroʊd
English Definition
v. gradually wear away
中文释义
侵蚀，腐蚀
Significado en Español
erosionar, corroer
한국어 뜻
침식하다, 부식하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xói mòn, ăn mòn
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Example Sentence

The rocks are eroded by wind.

石头被风蚀了。

Synonyms
wear away corrode
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
erode(weathering)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “erode” as used in the sentence: “The constant rainfall began to erode the hillside, creating small gullies in the earth”?

  1. A dissolve
  2. B accumulate
  3. C fortify
  4. D preserve
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A — dissolve. “erode” means v. gradually wear away

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Over many centuries, the constant waves began to ______ the rocky cliff.

  1. A erode
  2. B build
  3. C strengthen
  4. D thicken
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A — erode. “erode” means v. gradually wear away

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Common questions about “erode”

What does “erode” mean?

erode — v. gradually wear away. In Chinese: 侵蚀，腐蚀.

How do you pronounce “erode”?

erode is pronounced /ɪˈroʊd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · rode.

How do you use “erode” in a sentence?

The rocks are eroded by wind. (石头被风蚀了。)

What are synonyms for “erode”?

wear away, corrode — all close in meaning to erode (v. gradually wear away).

Is “erode” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. erode appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “erode”?

erode(weathering)

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