rust out
rust out · rusts out · rusted out · rusting out
To rust completely; to become covered in rust; by extension, to break down over time…To rust completely; to become covered in rust; by extension, to break down over time and cease working.
» It's better to wear out than to rust out.
Meaning
1 sensesTo rust completely; to become covered in rust; by extension, to break down over time and cease working.
Examples
4 sentencesIt's better to wear out than to rust out.
Better wear out than rust out.
It is better to wear out than to rust out.
Ziri can use any tool he wants to cut the rusted metal out.
Forms
rusts out, rusting out, rusted out, rusted out| Base form | rust out · to rust out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | rusts out |
| Present participle | rusting out |
| Past simple | rusted out |
| Past participle | rusted out |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedrusted-out
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb