Bahasa Melayu
wear
English
wear down, erode, wear out
To gradually reduce, weaken, or erode something through use or time.
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Air hujan boleh menghauskan batu jika terlalu lama.
Rainwater can wear down the rock if it is left for a long time.
Kerja yang berat itu menghauskan tenaganya.
The heavy work wore out his energy.
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Also used for gradual erosion or weakening.
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