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erodes

erodes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of erode.

Meaning of erode

Verb

erode (third-person singular simple present erodes, present participle eroding, simple past and past participle eroded)

  1. To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.
    • The cliff is gradually being eroded by the waves.
  2. (figuratively) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
    • to erode a person’s trust
    Synonyms:
    corrode, eat away

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Questions about erodes

What is erodes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Erodes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of erode.

Words near erodes in the dictionary

  1. eroded
  2. erodent
  3. erodents
  4. eroder
  5. eroders
  6. erodes
  7. erodibilities
  8. erodibility
  9. erodible
  10. eroding
  11. erodium

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