Outwear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outwear is a verb meaning (transitive) To outlast; to survive longer than: to outlive.
Meaning
(transitive) To outlast; to survive longer than: to outlive.
More Meanings
- (transitive, uncommon, nonstandard) To wear out.
Example Sentences
Crushed impotent beneath this reign of terror, Dazed with mysteries of woe and error, The soul is too outworn for wondering.
According to the audio commentary on “Treehouse Of Horror III,” some of the creative folks at The Simpsons were concerned that the “Treehouse Of Horror” franchise had outworn its welcome and was rapidly running out of classic horror or science-fiction fodder to spoof.
Word Forms
- outwears
- outwearing
- outwore
- outworn
Synonyms for outwear
Depending on context, synonyms include weary, jade, fatigue, wear, fag, tire.
Antonyms for outwear
Common opposites include refresh, freshen, refreshen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include weary, fatigue, tire, wear, jade, fag.
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