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Meaning of worn out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

worn out

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: He wears a pair of tennis shoes out every summer.

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

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

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

    Example: Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win.

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

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Damaged and useless due to hard or continued use.

    Example: That old tractor is worn out.

  2. Exhausted or fatigued from exertion.

    Example: I was worn out after all that work.