Outwear (Verb)
Meaning 1
Last longer than others; "This material outwears all others".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This material outwears all others in harsh environments due to its durability.
- Stainless steel outwears regular steel as it is more resistant to corrosion.
- Ceramic tiles are known to outwear stone tiles in high-traffic areas.
- A high-quality leather wallet can outwear a cheaper synthetic one by years.
- Well-maintained machinery outwears poorly maintained ones, increasing overall efficiency.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; "We wore ourselves out on this hike".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The physical labor outwore her quickly as she wasn't used to such demanding tasks.
- The long hours at the office outwore him and he desperately needed a vacation.
- Juggling three jobs had begun to outwear her mentally as she struggled to cope with the stress.
- If you don't take breaks, the constant pressure will outwear you and you'll be left burned out.
- The tension in the household began to outwear everyone as they struggled to come to terms with the change.