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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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