Definitions

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

In a study in which participants wore out their leg muscles with squats, researchers compared the effects of using heat wraps right after exercising or 24 hours later.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

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

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

She wore out her welcome after reporting that Disney had intentionally destroyed documents in a case involving Winnie the Pooh licensing.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2023

I’ll tell you one thing that Father has sure wore out bad: his old green swivel rocker in the living room of our house where we live in Bethlehem, Georgia.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver