Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Erode”?

Erode means to wear away.

• Correct answer - to wear away: it has the same meaning as Erode.
• stop or end: to cease - wrong, it does not mean the same as Erode.
• to leave: to depart - wrong, it does not mean the same as Erode.
• to stimulate: to arouse - wrong, it does not mean the same as Erode.