English · Daily Life
wear out
/wɛər aʊt/
[/wɛər aʊt/]
become unusable; exhaust
Intermediateverb
Definition
For something to become unusable through long use, or to make someone very tired.
Example
These shoes have worn out after a year.
These shoes have worn out after a year.
Etymology
From 'wear' plus 'out', the gradual loss of usefulness through use.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for worn objects and exhaustion.