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WEAR OUT – Phrasal Verb

What is the Meaning of WEAR OUT?

wear s.o./s.t. out

wear out s.o./s.t.

 

Definition #1:

to exhaust or tire someone

Examples:

1. The kids have been running around outside all day.  All the playing has worn Josh out.

2. I have been working a lot of overtime lately. I am worn out.  I plan to sleep all weekend!

(Note: This example is passive.  This Phrasal Verb is often used in passive speech because it is obvious from the context of the conversation what causes the person to be tired, so it is not mentioned.)

Definition #2:

to use something until it is no longer in good, or working, condition

Examples:

1. I love this old coat. I have really worn it out.

2. All the foot traffic in the hallway is wearing out the carpet in that area.

3. I would like to stop by your office and take you out for lunch, but I don’t want to wear out my welcome by visiting too often.

 

present: WEAR OUT
present participle: WEARING OUT
past: WORE OUT
past participle: WORN OUT

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