Erode

To slowly wear away or break down something over time, like how rain or wind can make rocks smaller or change the shape of a mountain.

Examples

• Over time, the strong waves can erode the sandy beach, making it smaller and smaller each year.
• When it rains heavily, the water can erode the soil on the hillside, causing small landslides.
• The old castle's walls began to erode because of the wind and rain over many centuries.

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