wear in
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To make something stiff or new feel comfortable by wearing or using it many times.
Literal meaning: To wear something inward to its natural shape — transparent in meaning.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To wear new footwear or clothing repeatedly until it becomes comfortable and moulds to the body.
"It's worth taking the time to wear in new hiking boots before a long trek."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Most commonly used for shoes, boots, or gloves. 'Break in' is a more common alternative, especially in American English. 'Wear in' is more typically British. Often used as an adjective (well-worn-in boots).
Commonly used with
shoes boots gloves leather trainers saddle
Forms
Base
wear in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wears in
he/she/it
Past simple
wore in
yesterday
Past participle
worn in
have + pp
-ing form
wearing in
continuous
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