Phrase guide

eat into

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To consume gradually, especially by erosion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Rust ate into the old swords and armour.
  • The cost of these house repairs is eating into my savings.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The injustice rankled her
  • his resentment festered

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fret, rankle, grate

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil

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