erosion
noun/ɪˈroʊʒən/
Frequency rank: #6,503 most common English word
Meaning
The gradual wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural forces such as water or wind.
Example sentence
Heavy rainfall caused significant erosion of the hillside over many years.
Synonyms & related words
- weathering
- wearing
- degradation
- deterioration
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