Wear out
verb
To use something often over a period of time making it no longer usable or functional.
I have to buy a new pair of shoes because I have worn out the ones I have.
Often appears as...
- wear out shoes
- wear out clothes
verb
To make someone tired from physical or mental exertion.
The long hike in the mountains really wore me out.
Often appears as...
- wear out self
- wear out patience
verb
To use something often over a period of time making it no longer usable or functional.
I have to buy a new pair of shoes because I have worn out the ones I have.
Often appears as...
- wear out shoes
- wear out clothes
verb
To make someone tired from physical or mental exertion.
The long hike in the mountains really wore me out.
Often appears as...
- wear out self
- wear out patience
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Understand that 'wear out' implies a slow process, not an immediate breakage.
After years of use, my laptop finally wore out.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Wear out' can refer to invisible damage; something can look fine but not function properly.
Despite being shiny, the gears inside the watch have worn out.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
'Wear out' can be used metaphorically to describe overuse of non-physical things.
Playing the same song repeatedly has worn out its appeal.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Understand that 'wear out' implies a slow process, not an immediate breakage.
After years of use, my laptop finally wore out.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Wear out' can refer to invisible damage; something can look fine but not function properly.
Despite being shiny, the gears inside the watch have worn out.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
'Wear out' can be used metaphorically to describe overuse of non-physical things.
Playing the same song repeatedly has worn out its appeal.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Understand that 'wear out' implies a slow process, not an immediate breakage.
After years of use, my laptop finally wore out.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Wear out' can refer to invisible damage; something can look fine but not function properly.
Despite being shiny, the gears inside the watch have worn out.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
'Wear out' can be used metaphorically to describe overuse of non-physical things.
Playing the same song repeatedly has worn out its appeal.
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