Pronunciation: /wɛr ənd tɛr/
noun damage or deterioration resulting from ordinary use
A1 I need to fix the wear and tear on my favorite shoes.
A2 Regular maintenance can help prevent wear and tear on your car.
B1 The landlord is responsible for repairing any wear and tear to the rental property.
B2 The wear and tear on the furniture was evident after years of use.
C1 The wear and tear on the machinery was causing production delays.
C2 The wear and tear on the historic building required extensive restoration work.
conjunction used to connect the two words 'wear' and 'tear'
A1 My shoes are starting to show wear and tear.
A2 The old sofa has a lot of wear and tear.
B1 Regular maintenance can help prevent wear and tear on your car.
B2 The wear and tear on the machinery was evident after years of use.
C1 The wear and tear on the historic building was carefully monitored and managed.
C2 The wear and tear caused by extreme weather conditions was significant and required extensive repairs.
formal The constant use of the machinery led to significant wear and tear over time.
informal I noticed some wear and tear on my favorite pair of shoes from wearing them every day.
slang My phone is showing some serious wear and tear after I dropped it so many times.
figurative The relationship had endured a lot of wear and tear, but they were still going strong.
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