wear in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Use new shoes or clothes until they fit or feel comfortable
Why “in”? In marks the start of an action or change. It can also mean slowly using something new until it feels comfortable.
“Maya wore in her new shop shoes during short walks before using them all day.”
“He's wearing in his new boots.”
“I am wearing in these stiff shoes.”
Don't confuse with
Wear in means use new shoes or clothes until they fit or feel comfortable. Wear out means become unusable through use.
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“Maya wore in her new shop shoes during short walks before using them all day.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
wear out
A contrast learners often mix up
Become unusable through use
bring in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
come in
Same in pattern: beginning
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
creep in
Same in pattern: beginning
Begin to appear or affect gradually
dig in
Same in pattern: beginning
Start eating or working with energy
dive in
Same in pattern: beginning
Plunge eagerly into an activity
ease in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce something gradually and gently
jump in
Same in pattern: beginning
Eagerly enter a discussion; Start something without hesitation
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