B2 verb तटस्थ

erosion

/ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

उदाहरण

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1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
erosion
Verb
erode
विशेषण
erosive
संबंधित
erosiveness
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

त्वरित क्विज़

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: erosion

उदाहरण

1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

everyday

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

formal

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

informal

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

4

Academic studies show a correlation between deforestation and accelerated soil erosion.

academic

Scientific research indicates a link between clearing forests and faster loss of topsoil.

5

Management is concerned about the erosion of our market share by newer competitors.

business

The leaders are worried about the gradual loss of our portion of the market to new rivals.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
erosion
Verb
erode
विशेषण
erosive
संबंधित
erosiveness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

coastal erosion the wearing away of land by the sea
soil erosion the displacement of the upper layer of soil
erosion of trust the gradual loss of confidence in someone
prevent erosion to stop the wearing away process from happening
rapid erosion the very fast destruction of a surface or value

सामान्य वाक्यांश

the erosion of power

the gradual loss of authority or control

gradual erosion

a slow and steady process of wearing down

combat erosion

to fight against or try to stop environmental damage

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

erosion vs corrosion

Corrosion is a chemical process (like rust eating metal), while erosion is a mechanical process (like water moving soil).

erosion vs weathering

Weathering breaks rocks down in place; erosion involves the movement or transport of that broken material.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Use 'erosion' when talking about physical landscapes (rocks, soil) or abstract concepts that are slowly disappearing (rights, standards, profits). It almost always implies a negative or destructive process.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'erosion' to describe sudden destruction; however, it specifically refers to a slow, gradual process over time.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away' or 'to consume'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

uncountable noun (usually) often followed by the preposition 'of' can be modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'coastal', or 'social'

त्वरित क्विज़

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: erosion

संबंधित शब्द

trivacation

C1

Relating to or characterized by a holiday structure divided into three distinct segments or taken three times within a single year. It is frequently used in travel planning to describe a multi-destination trip or in corporate settings regarding staggered leave policies.

angeoion

C1

Pertaining to or functioning as a vessel or receptacle, particularly within botanical or biological systems to describe structures that enclose seeds, spores, or fluids. It denotes a protective or containing quality within the organism's morphology.

comforthood

C1

To actively cultivate or provide a state of deep emotional security and familiar ease for oneself or others. It describes the intentional process of shielding an environment or a person from external stressors to ensure a lasting sense of peace.

exphobant

C1

Describing something that tends to expel, drive away, or counteract fear and phobias. It is typically used in clinical, psychological, or specialized contexts to refer to agents or environments that alleviate anxiety.

syngraphious

C1

Describing a legal document or contract that is signed by all parties involved, rather than just one. It implies a mutual obligation where multiple copies are often produced and distributed to each signatory.

antecivence

C1

The state or quality of preceding in time, rank, or logical order. It refers to the condition of being prior to something else, often implying a sense of priority or historical precedence.

biscicy

C1

To divide a concept, object, or group into two distinct and often opposing branches to facilitate precise analysis or categorization. It is primarily used in technical or academic contexts to describe the act of bifurcating a process for efficiency or clarity.

malmanency

C1

The state of being poorly or improperly maintained, or a condition of persistent mismanagement that leads to deterioration. It typically refers to systems, structures, or administrative processes that suffer from long-term neglect or faulty upkeep.

misalicide

C1

To intentionally suppress, destroy, or 'kill' a message or written communication before it reaches its intended recipient. This term is often used in specialized vocabulary contexts to describe the interception and termination of correspondence.

ultracedment

C1

Ultracedment refers to the extreme or excessive act of yielding, conceding, or surrendering one's position or rights, typically far beyond what is considered reasonable in a negotiation. It describes a state of absolute capitulation where one party abandons almost all demands to satisfy another.

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