verb
- to last longer than something else; to be more durable
- to wear out or exhaust something through use
Examples
- These leather boots will outwear any synthetic pair.
- The stone foundation will outwear the wooden frame of the house.
- Heavy use will eventually outwear even the best machinery.
- Quality tools are designed to outwear cheaper alternatives.
- The constant friction began to outwear the metal surface.
- This fabric is guaranteed to outwear ordinary cotton blends.