WEAR AND TEAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

wear and tear

noun

Definition of wear and tear next

as in wear

the result of long and hard use my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

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Recent Examples of wear and tear After six weeks of daily use, there were no signs of wear and tear. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Types of Passport Damage There are two main types of passport damage — normal wear and tear and genuine damage — but the line between them can be blurred, and the final judgment call comes down to the individual examining your passport, whether that’s an airline employee or an immigration officer. —

Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 As time goes on, wear and tear will fit right in and only add to the appeal. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Plus, these boots are down to get dirty and can withstand lots of wear and tear. —

Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wear and tear

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