wore out

A form of wear out — To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of wear out
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APA

wore out. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wore%20out

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“wore out.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wore%20out. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wore out,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wore%20out.

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