become useless

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

to change to a state of being of no use

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Examples (10)

  • Old technology often becomes useless very quickly.
  • Without proper maintenance, machinery can easily become useless.
  • His once valuable advice had become completely useless in the new situation.
  • If the battery dies, your remote control will become useless.
  • After the flood, many of their possessions became useless.
  • She feared her skills would become useless if she didn't keep learning.
  • The old map had become useless due to changes in the landscape.
  • Without an internet connection, the smart device can become useless.
  • His attempts to persuade her eventually became useless.
  • A broken pen becomes useless for writing.