ERODE


Meaning of ERODE in English

verb

ADVERB

▪ badly , seriously , severely , significantly , substantially

Walkers should stick to obvious paths, even if they are badly ~d.

The experience had seriously ~d his confidence in himself.

▪ completely

▪ further

▪ eventually , gradually , slowly

The distinction between social classes is slowly being ~d.

▪ steadily

The river bank had been steadily ~d over the years.

▪ quickly , rapidly

▪ easily

▪ away

The rocks have ~d away over time.

VERB + ERODE

▪ begin to , start to

Without adequate protection from plants, the river banks began to ~.

▪ continue to

Our trade position continues to ~.

▪ threaten to

the commercial pressures that threaten to ~ local traditions

▪ tend to

Erode is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑ coastline , ↑ inflation

Erode is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ confidence , ↑ credibility , ↑ liberty , ↑ margin , ↑ support , ↑ trust

Oxford Collocations English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь словосочетаний .