wearing out

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which a material, object, or surface gradually deteriorates or wears down over time due to use or exposure.

  - "The shoes are wearing out after a year of constant use."
  - "The road is wearing out in some places, making it dangerous to drive."
  - "The paint on the wall is wearing out and needs to be repainted."

• verb

  To become tired or fatigued, especially after prolonged use or exertion.

  - "I've been working on this project for hours and I'm really wearing out."
  - "The long hike was wearing him out, but he refused to give up."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wearing out
wearing in , tearing out , hearing stout , bearing about , repairing stout

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Variants

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wear out , wearing out , wears out , wore out , worn out

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Etymology

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The term 'wearing out' comes from the Old English 'wieran ut,' which means 'to wear away' or 'to use up.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the oldest known pair of jeans, which are over 130 years old, are still in good condition despite being worn daily for decades?

2. The term 'wearing out' is often used in the context of machinery and equipment to describe the point at which it can no longer be used effectively.

3. In the world of fashion, 'wearing out' is sometimes used to describe the intentional fraying or distressing of clothing to give it a vintage or worn-in look.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deterioration: The process by which something gradually becomes worse or falls apart over time.

2. Aging: The natural process by which living organisms grow older and their physical and mental abilities decline.

3. Fatigue: A feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of 'wearing out' is often used as a metaphor for the passage of time and the deterioration of things and people. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the character of Gatsby is described as a man who has 'worn out' his youth and vitality in pursuit of the American Dream.

How to Memorize "wearing out"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'wearing out,' imagine a material or object gradually wearing down or becoming worn over time. Picture the surface becoming rough or frayed, or the material becoming thin and transparent.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'wearing out,' associate it with the idea of something becoming worn or deteriorated. Think of the phrase 'wearing thin' or 'wearing out one's welcome.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'wearing out,' use the mnemonic 'Wears I Out' to help remember the meaning of the word. Replace the 'I' with the appropriate pronoun or object to fit the context.

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