wear out
Dictionary
verb
- To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
"He wears a pair of tennis shoes out every summer."
- To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.
"My shoes wear out quickly now that I walk to work."
- To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
"Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win."
- To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
"I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep."
- Of apparel, to display in public.
"Those sweatpants are great for loafing around the house, but they're not meant to be worn out."
- Of a shirt, to not tuck into the pants; to wear in a casual manner.
"A dress shirt should be tucked in, but a t-shirt can be worn out."
- To punish by spanking.
Synonyms:outwear
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