Overwear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈwɛəɹ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overwear is a verb meaning (transitive) To wear out; to exhaust.
Meaning
(transitive) To wear out; to exhaust.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To wear (an item of clothing) too frequently.
- outer clothing
Example Sentences
Because permanent press garments remain fresh looking, there is a tendency to overwear them, thus permitting them to become too heavily soiled.
Word Forms
- overwears
- overwearing
- overwore
- overworn
Synonyms for overwear
Depending on context, synonyms include exhaust, tax, wear.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outwear, wear, forwear, outtire, outweary, spend.
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