Wear out

verb

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.verbTo 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."

2.verbTo deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.

"My shoes wear out quickly now that I walk to work."

3.verbTo 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."

4.verbTo become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.

"I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep."

5.verbOf apparel, to display in public.

"Those sweatpants are great for loafing around the house, but they're not meant to be worn out."

6.verbOf 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."

7.verbTo punish by spanking.