as matter choice (adverb) rather: preferably; instead
Sinonime: abrade, be worthless, become threadbare, become worn, chafe,
consume,
crumble, cut down,
decay,
decline,
decrease,
deteriorate,
diminish,
drain,
dwindle, erode,
exhaust,
fade,
fatigue,
fray,
gall, go to seed,
graze,
grind,
impair, jade, overuse, overwork, rub,
scrape, scrape off, scuff,
shrink,
tax, tire, use up, wash away,
waste, wear out, wear thin,
weary,
weatherAntonime: freshen,
rebuild,
refresh