become unusable
My running shoes wore out after a year of daily use.
wear out — 2 meanings
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make someone exhausted
Looking after three young children all day really wears me out.
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1. become unusable
B1neutralboth
To become damaged or too old to use, usually because of frequent use over time.
My running shoes wore out after a year of daily use.
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To make someone very tired, especially after a lot of activity or effort.
Looking after three young children all day really wears me out.
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