Outwearing: meaning, definitions and examples
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outwearing
[ aʊtˈwɛərɪŋ ]
continuous action
Outwearing refers to the act of wearing something to the point of leaving it worn out or damaged. This term emphasizes the process whereby an item, such as clothing, becomes less functional or aesthetically pleasing due to prolonged use.
Synonyms
deplete, deteriorate, wear down
Examples of usage
- She is outwearing her favorite jacket.
- They outwear their shoes quickly during hiking.
- Outwearing clothing can lead to thrift shop donations.
Translations
Translations of the word "outwearing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superando
🇮🇳 अधिक सहन करना
🇩🇪 ausdauernd
🇮🇩 mengatasi
🇺🇦 переживання
🇵🇱 przezwyciężanie
🇯🇵 耐えること
🇫🇷 surmonter
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 üstesinden gelmek
🇰🇷 견디다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonání
🇸🇰 prekonať
🇨🇳 克服
🇸🇮 premagovanje
🇮🇸 yfirsta
🇰🇿 жеңу
🇬🇪 გადალახვა
🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək
🇲🇽 superar
Etymology
The term 'outwearing' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-', which indicates an extent or surpassing, and the word 'wearing', the present participle of 'wear'. The word 'wear' itself originates from the Old English 'werian', which means to cover or to conceal, and has roots in Germanic languages. The evolution of this term has seen it being used to describe not only the physical act of wearing an item but also the metaphorical implications of exhausting the utility of an object through repeated use. As consumer culture has evolved, so has the concept of outwearing items, especially in fast fashion, where clothing items are often regarded as disposable rather than durable.