- to make or become unfit or useless through hard or extended use, exposure to sunlight or hard water, etc.: Our daughter always wore out her play clothes before she outgrew them.
- to exhaust, as by continued strain; weary: Your endless bickering is wearing me out.The people’s patience was being worn out by this tedious uncertainty and long waiting.
- to deprive of meaning or effect by frequent repetition: That excuse was worn out long ago—I’m tired of hearing it.We’re going to wear out the words “amazing” and “incredible” if we keep overusing them.
- to consume or remove, or be consumed or removed, especially slowly or gradually: Avoid placing the pavement painting where heavy foot traffic will wear out the paint faster.
- the act or fact of wearing out or being worn out; a worn-out condition: I’ve had these pants for 20 years, and they’re only now showing some wear-out at the knees.
- to make or become unfit or useless through wear
- to exhaust or tire
