Definition of wear
wore
play \ˈwȯr\;worn
play \ˈwȯrn\;wearing
transitive verb
1 : to bear or have on the person wore a coat
2a : to use habitually for clothing, adornment, or assistance wears a size 10 wear glassesb : to carry on the person wear a sword
3a : to hold the rank or dignity or position signified by (an ornament) wear the royal crownb : exhibit, present wore a happy smile commend the book for wearing its research so lightly — Brad Leithauserc : to show or fly (a flag or colors) on a ship
4a : to cause to deteriorate by useb : to impair or diminish by use or attrition : consume or waste gradually letters on the stone worn away by weathering
5 : to produce gradually by friction or attrition wear a hole in the rug
7 : to cause (a ship) to go about with the stern presented to the wind
8 British : to accept or tolerate without complaint : put up with —usually used in negative constructions your mates wouldn't wear it — Colin MacInnes
wearer
nounwear on
wear the trousers
orwear the pants
wear thin
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Examples of wear in a Sentence
He was wearing blue jeans.
She wore a red blouse to work.
White coats are often worn by doctors.
He doesn't wear a watch.
a badge worn by police officers
Were you wearing a seat belt?
She wears her hair in a ponytail.
I used to wear my hair long.
The teacher was wearing a frown.
He wore a hole in his pants.
Origin and Etymology of wear
Middle English weren, from Old English werian; akin to Old Norse verja to clothe, invest, spend, Latin vestis clothing, garment, Greek hennynai to clothe
First Known Use: before 12th century
wear
Definition of wear
1 : the act of wearing : the state of being worn : use clothes for everyday wear
2a : clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind; especially : clothing worn for a special occasion or popular during a specific periodb : fashion, vogue
3 : wearing quality : durability under use
4 : the result of wearing or use : diminution or impairment due to use wear-resistant surface
Examples of wear in a Sentence
shoes that are perfect for everyday wear
The deck is built to withstand years of wear.
I got a lot of wear out of these boots.
a new line of evening wear
The carpet is showing signs of wear.
You should inspect the tires for wear.
15th Century
First Known Use of wear
15th century
Other Clothing Terms
Wear
playDefinition of Wear
river 67 miles (108 kilometers) long in northern England flowing into the North Sea at Sunderland
WEAR Defined for English Language Learners
wear
playDefinition of wear for English Language Learners
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: to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.) over part of your body
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: to use or have (something) on your body
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: to grow or arrange (your hair) in a particular way
wear
Definition of wear for English Language Learners
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: the act of using something as clothing : the act of wearing something
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: the act of using something
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: clothing that is designed for a specified kind of person, occasion, or use
WEAR Defined for Kids
Definition of wear for Students
wore
\ˈwȯr\;worn
\ˈwȯrn\;wearing
1 : to use as an article of clothing or decoration He's wearing boots. She wears a ribbon in her hair.
2 : to carry or use on the body I am wearing perfume.
3 : 1show 1 He always wears a smile.
4 : to damage, waste, or produce by continued use … I had gone … by a different way so as not to wear a trail. — Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins
5 : to make tired
6 : to last through long use The cloth wears well.
7 : to lessen or end with the passing of time The day wore on.
wearer
nounwear out
1 : to make useless by long or hard use
Definition of wear for Students
1 : the act of wearing : the state of being worn
2 : clothing for a particular group or for a particular occasion children's wear rain wear
3 : damage caused by use
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