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Synonyms & Antonyms of wear
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to use up all the physical energy of
- the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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2
to damage or diminish by continued friction
- all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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3
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to put up with (something painful or difficult)
- her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
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wear
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of wear (Entry 2 of 2)
1
the result of long and hard use
- after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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2
covering for the human body
- the latest in fashionable wear
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The first known use of wear was before the 12th century
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