Definition of Wear out

1. Verb. Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress. "Sam wants to wear out with Sue "; "We wore ourselves out on this hike"

Exact synonyms: Fag, Fag Out, Fatigue, Jade, Outwear, Tire, Tire Out, Wear, Wear Down, Wear Upon, Weary
Generic synonyms: Indispose
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Exhaust, Tucker, Tucker Out, Wash Up, Overfatigue, Overtire, Overweary
Causes: Fatigue, Jade, Pall, Tire, Weary
Derivative terms: Fatigue, Jade, Wear
Antonyms: Refresh

2. Verb. Go to pieces. "The old chair finally fell apart completely"
Exact synonyms: Break, Bust, Fall Apart, Wear
Generic synonyms: Crumble, Decay, Dilapidate
Specialized synonyms: Fray, Frazzle
Related verbs: Break, Bust
Also: Break Apart, Break Away, Break Off, Break Up, Wear Away, Wear Away, Wear Off
Derivative terms: Breakable, Wear

3. Verb. Deteriorate through use or stress. "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
Exact synonyms: Wear, Wear Down, Wear Off, Wear Thin
Generic synonyms: Deteriorate
Specialized synonyms: Ablate, Scuff
Derivative terms: Wear

Definition of Wear out

1. Verb. To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain. ¹

3. Verb. To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion. ¹

5. Verb. Of apparel, displayed in public. ¹

6. Verb. Of a shirt, not tucked into the pants; worn in a casual manner. ¹

7. Verb. (context: chiefly Southern US) To punish by spanking. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wear Out

weapons system
weapons tight
weaponsmith
weaponsmithing
weaponsmiths
wear-and-tear
wear-and-tear pigment
wear and tear
wear away
wear down
wear off
wear on
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
wear one's heart upon one's sleeve
wear out
wear out one's welcome
wear round
wear ship
wear something on one's sleeve
wear the pants
wear the trousers
wear thin
wear too many hats
wear upon
wearabilities
wearability
wearable
wearables

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