outwear

Last beyond another

Outwear means to last longer than something else through use or time: This jacket will outwear anything else in your closet.

It can also mean to wear out or exhaust completely: She outwore her welcome by staying too long.

The past tense is outwore, past participle outworn.

outlast

endure

Suffer through without yielding

withstand · outstay · abrasion-resistant · heavy-duty · ruggedness · durability · longevity · resilience · sturdiness · toughness

garments

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
  • overcoatLong warm outer garment

windbreaker · anorak · trenchcoat · peacoat · raincoat · poncho · fleece · puffer · bomber · blazer

weatherproof

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

layering · thermal · moisture-wicking · all-weather · snow-ready · cold-weather · storm-proof · elements · exposure

Opposites
durability/longevity

outwearsuccumb

Yield to pressure

break down · disintegrate · perish · decay · erode

exhaustion/fatigue

outwearinvigorate

To fill with energy

energize · rejuvenate · revitalize · refresh · vitalize

Family

wear, out, wearing, outdo, outlast, footwear, outerwear, unworn, outgrown

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G