English · Phrasal verb Attested

wear through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to use (something) too much so that a hole develops in it

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sử dụng quá mức khiến xuất hiện lỗ hổng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I have worn through two pairs of jeans since starting these dance classes

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wear through” mean?

to use (something) too much so that a hole develops in it

Is “wear through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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