wore out

[wawr-out, wohr-] / ˈwɔrˈaʊt, ˈwoʊr- /

VERB

become worn

Synonyms

WEAK

break decay waste wear

VERB

exhaust

Synonyms

WEAK

burn out drain poop out tire wear down

Example Sentences

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When my home-recorded cassette of the Christmas singles wore out, I was always on the lookout for a replacement, and eventually, the internet provided.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

The prosecution said: "Her body just simply wore out."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

McDermott suggested his team maybe just wore out.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022

“I rented it on VHS and watched it like 10 times over a weekend — like, wore out the heads on the VCR rewinding it over and over again,” Menaker says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2022

“I know you plumb wore out, Miss Love.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns