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chip away at

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb chip away at has 1 sense
  1. chip away, chip away at - remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life"
    --1 is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Chip Away At

Description:

Chip away at is a phrasal verb that means to gradually reduce or make progress in achieving something through persistent effort or continuous action.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Gradually reduce or erode something, typically through constant effort or repetition.

Example: The constant dripping of water chipped away at the stone over centuries, creating a beautiful cave formation.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Make slow and steady progress in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Example: She has been chipping away at her novel for months, writing a little bit every day.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Gradually reduce or eliminate a problem, challenge, or obstacle through continuous effort.

Example: The team has been chipping away at the project's complexities, solving one issue at a time.

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