wear out

/wˈeəɹ ˈaʊt/

/wˈɛɹ ˈaʊt/

to wear out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: wear]

to become, or make something become useless and no longer in good condition by long or hard usage

synonyms : wear

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

synonyms : fag

antonyms : refresh

go to pieces

synonyms : break

Examples

1. I need to buy new underwear because my old ones are worn out.

2. She is feeling tired and worn out, as if she has known better days.

3. I may be getting older, but I still believe that it's better to wear out than to rust out, so I keep myself busy with hobbies and volunteer work.

4. Her body just wore out.