Phrase guide

wear in

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To wear until becoming comfortable or fitting properly; to cause (something) to wear in this way (by using it).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • It took a few weeks for my new hiking boots to wear in. Then it took another 12 years for them to wear out.
  • It took me a few weeks to wear in my new hiking boots. Then it took me another 12 years to wear them out.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: break in

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: rozchodzić — Translations
  • Spanish: desgastar un poco — Translations