with wear

Frequency: 7.28.8 per million words

as a result of being used over a period of time

wearPREPOSITION + wear

Categories:

with

Examples (10)

  • New shoes get more comfortable with wear.
  • The stairs had become slippery with wear.
  • The old wooden floor was smooth and shiny with wear.
  • Her favorite blanket was thin with wear but still cozy.
  • The engine parts showed significant damage with heavy wear.
  • His jeans had faded and softened with constant wear.
  • The antique chair's upholstery was frayed with years of wear.
  • The stone steps of the ancient temple were hollowed with centuries of wear.
  • Over time, the keyboard keys became shiny with wear.
  • The binding of the old book was loose with age and wear.