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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

My shoes are wearing down/out at the heel.

My shoes are wearing down/out at the heel. I need to get a new pair.
The children have all worn down/out their gloves.

Hi,
Doe both down and out fit in the above two sentences and make no difference in meaning? Thanks.
  

Top answer

Down is OK for the shoes, but not for the gloves. Gloves do not diminish in height.

  • Down is OK for the shoes, but not for the gloves.
  • Gloves do not diminish in height.
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Down is OK for the shoes, but not for the gloves. Gloves do not diminish in height.
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