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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 673 COCA: 518

wear

1 wear /ˈweɚ/ verb
wears; wore /ˈwoɚ/ ; worn /ˈwoɚn/ ; wearing
1 wear
/ˈweɚ/
verb
wears; wore /ˈwoɚ/ ; worn /ˈwoɚn/ ; wearing
Learner's definition of WEAR
[+ object]
: to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.) over part of your body穿
: to use or have (something) on your body戴;佩戴
: to grow or arrange (your hair) in a particular way蓄,留(须、发等)
: to have or show (something, such as an emotion or facial expression) especially on your face流露,面带,呈现(某种情绪或表情等)
: to cause (something) to become thinner, weaker, etc., because of continued use over time磨损;用旧used as (be) worn用作(be) worn
: to cause (something) to form gradually because of use磨出;穿成;踩出
somewhat formal : to make (someone) very tired使疲乏;使虚弱;使厌倦

wear away

[phrasal verb]
wear away or wear (something) away or wear away (something)
: to gradually disappear or to cause (something) to gradually disappear or become thinner, smaller, etc., because of use磨损;磨去;磨薄
often used as (be) worn away常用作(be) worn away

wear down

[phrasal verb]
wear (someone) down or wear down (someone)
: to make (someone) tired or weak使精疲力竭;使衰弱
: to convince (someone) to do what you want by trying again and again(以不懈的努力)说服

wear many hats

see hat

wear off

[phrasal verb]
: to gradually decrease, disappear, or stop渐渐减少;逐渐消失;消逝

wear on

[phrasal verb]
wear on (someone) : to annoy or bother (someone)使(某人)烦躁不堪;骚扰(某人)
: to continue in a way that seems slow慢慢进行;(时间)慢慢过去;(光阴)荏苒

wear out

[phrasal verb]
wear (someone) out or wear out (someone) : to make (someone) tired使疲乏;使筋疲力尽;使厌倦
wear out or wear (something) out or wear out (something) : to become thinner, weaker, or no longer useful because of use or to cause (something) to become thinner, weaker, or no longer useful because of use磨薄;磨损;用坏
often used as (be) worn out常用作(be) worn out

wear out your welcome

see 4welcome

wear the pants

(US) or British wear the trousers
: to be the leader : to make decisions for a group of people当家做主

wear thin

: to become weak or ineffective开始变弱;逐渐失去作用
: to become ineffective or uninteresting because of being too familiar or used too often(因太熟悉或常用而)失去吸引力,变得索然无味
: to become thin because of use穿薄;用薄

wear through

[phrasal verb]
wear through (something) or wear (something) through
: to use (something) so much that a hole develops in it磨穿;磨破

wear well

: to remain in good condition after being used经久耐用;耐穿;耐磨
informal + humorous : to look younger than you are显年轻;不显老

— wearer

noun, plural wearers [count]
2 wear /ˈweɚ/ noun
2 wear
/ˈweɚ/
noun
Learner's definition of WEAR
[noncount]
: the act of using something as clothing : the act of wearing something穿;戴
: the act of using something使用
: clothing that is designed for a specified kind of person, occasion, or use(特定人群、场合或用途穿的)服装
see also footwear, menswear, rainwear, sportswear, swimwear, underwear
: damage that is caused by use磨损;损坏

wear and tear

: damage that happens to something when it is used for a period of time(用过一段时间造成的)磨损,损耗,损坏

worse for wear

◊ Someone or something that is slightly/somewhat/much (etc.) (the) worse for wear looks worse after doing or experiencing something.(看上去)受伤害的,疲乏的
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 673 COCA: 518

wear

1 of 2

verb

wore ˈwȯr How to pronounce wear (audio) ; worn ˈwȯrn How to pronounce wear (audio) ; wearing

transitive verb

1
: to bear or have on the person
wore a coat
2
a
: to use habitually for clothing, adornment, or assistance
wears a size 10
wear glasses
b
: to carry on the person
wear a sword
3
a
: to hold the rank or dignity or position signified by (an ornament)
wear the royal crown
b
: exhibit, present
wore a happy smile
commend the book for wearing its research so lightly Brad Leithauser
c
: to show or fly (a flag or colors) on a ship
4
a
: to cause to deteriorate by use
b
: 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
6
: to exhaust or lessen the strength of : weary, fatigue
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
9

intransitive verb

1
a
: to endure use : last under use or the passage of time
material that will wear for years
b
: to retain quality or vitality
the classics wear well
2
a
: to diminish or decay through use
the heels of his shoes began to wear
b
: to diminish or fail with the passage of time
the effect of the drug wore off
the day wore on
c
: to grow or become by attrition or use
the blade wore dull
3
of a ship : to change to an opposite tack by turning the stern to the wind compare tack
wearer noun

wear

2 of 2

noun

1
: the act of wearing : the state of being worn : use
clothes for everyday wear
2
a
: clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind
especially : clothing worn for a special occasion or popular during a specific period
b
3
: wearing quality : durability under use
4
: the result of wearing or use : diminution or impairment due to use
wear-resistant surface
Phrases
wear on
: irritate, fray
the constant beeping wore on my nerves
wear the trousers or wear the pants
: to have the controlling authority in a household
wear thin
1
: to become weak or ready to give way
my patience was wearing thin
2
: to become trite, unconvincing, or out-of-date
an argument that quickly wore thin

Example Sentences

Verb 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. Noun 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The roomy silhouette is especially welcome in the fall months–wear it all on its own or as a layering piece over a dress or tank top. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 The brand's latest collection highlights athletic and ready-to-wear apparel including tennis shirts, knits, shorts, jackets, and accessories all celebrating Ashe’s timeless aesthetic. Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 Seen on Beyoncé in recent years, Keama is a women’s ready-to-wear label. Minhae Shim Roth, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2022 By the time the fall ready-to-wear collections walked this past February, brands had already cut back promotional sales, limited supply, and raised prices, stoking demand writ large. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And while bespoke is Clothsurgeon’s pride, the brand also offers a limited range of ready-to-wear, available on Mr Porter. Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 The new boutique will cover 3,500 square feet and present an expansive collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry and Gucci Décor. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 For a casual brunch, wear it with jeans, jewelry, and a pair of sneakers. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The Italian label—which started out as a shoppable magazine and evolved into a lifestyle platform—offers ready-to-wear made with archival prints, as well as eclectic home design pieces and rare vintage finds across both categories. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022
Noun
But her lack of casual-wear content isn't without reason. Seventeen, 1 Sep. 2022 The old country club favorite is newly cool, thanks to a younger, more diverse crowd getting into it, yet the majority of tennis-wear remains stuck in a stylistic backcourt: staid polos and shorts or decidedly unsexy technical gear. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2022 She was also impressed by its long-wear, no-budge power. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2022 Many Paris-New York roundtrips ensued, and come next month his first offering for the company, which has long specialized in wear-to-work tailoring, will arrive in stores. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 The Castelli Cycling Free Aero Race 4 Bib Short is the ideal short for long distance riding thanks to its breathable fabric, a trait that Sagan marked as paramount when looking for long-wear shorts. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 What is typically a three-day competition had been crammed into one day of interviews, speeches and professional- and formal-wear modeling, McKillip said. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2022 The 7-year-old Free People Movement, an athletic-wear arm of the Free People fashion label, started to focus on tennis in 2021 as the sport's participation grew. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 But while Diener can now joke about tossing a ball in frustration that accidentally hit Crean in the face, breaking his designer eye-wear and causing a gushing nose-bleed, the ex-coach cautions to take every story with a grain of salt. Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wear was before the 12th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 673 COCA: 518
wear

noun¹

1use as clothing穿着ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdaily, everyday, weekend日常穿着;週末裝束summer, winter夏裝;冬裝PREPOSITIONwith wear隨着穿用New shoes get more comfortable with wear.新鞋越穿越舒服。PHRASESyears of wear多年穿用This is a quality garment which should give years of wear.這件衣服質量好,應該能穿好幾年。
wear

noun²

2clothes衣服ADJECTIVEday, evening日裝;晚裝designer, fashion設計師品牌服裝;時裝casual, leisure, outdoor, sports (usually sportswear) (= casual clothes) (NAmE) , street便裝;休閒裝;戶外裝;街頭服飾business職業裝formal正裝bridal, maternity新娘裝;孕婦裝active (NAmE) , athletic (NAmE) , sports (usually sportswear) (= clothes for sports) (BrE) , workout (NAmE) 運動裝;健身服children's, men's, women's童裝;男裝;女裝
wear

noun³

3long use長期使用ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAR | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEhard, heavy大量的使用VERB + WEARwithstand耐用This flooring can withstand years of hard wear.這種地板經得起多年的高強度使用。PREPOSITIONwith wear由於使用而⋯The stairs had become slippery with wear.樓梯已經磨損得發滑了。PHRASEScenturies, years, etc. of wear幾個世紀、幾年等的使用The cathedral steps were polished smooth by centuries of wear.大教堂的台階經過幾個世紀的使用已磨得平滑了。
wear

noun⁴

4damage caused by long use磨損ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAR | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEexcessive過度磨損brake, engine, tyre/tire, etc.剎車、發動機、輪胎等的磨損VERB + WEARshow顯出磨損跡象The cushions were beginning to show wear.墊子已開始顯出磨損痕跡。cause導致磨損minimize, reduce使磨損最小化;減少磨損prevent防止磨損PREPOSITIONwear on對⋯的磨損This new oil reduces wear on the pump.這種新機油能減少對泵的磨損。PHRASESsigns of wear, wear and tear磨損的痕跡;磨損
wear

verb¹

1have a piece of clothing on穿着ADVERB | VERB + WEAR ADVERBproudly自豪地穿着They came in, proudly wearing their uniforms.他們自豪地穿着制服進來了。comfortably穿着舒適VERB + WEARtend to喜歡穿I tend to wear a jacket to work.我喜歡穿夾克上班。prefer to更喜歡穿Hannah preferred to wear her hair short.漢娜更喜歡留短髮。choose to, intend to, opt to選擇穿;打算穿I will probably choose to wear jeans.我可能會選擇穿牛仔褲。dare to敢穿the first time that I had ever dared to wear something like this第一次我敢於穿這種衣服refuse to拒絕穿She refused to wear prison clothes.她不肯穿囚服。forget to忘記穿He had forgotten to wear his gloves.他忘了戴手套。forbid sb to禁止某人穿be entitled to有資格穿戴He is entitled to wear the regimental tie.他有資格戴專用的英式斜紋領帶。
wear

verb²

2last for a long time耐用ADVERBbadly, well不耐用;耐用Those curtains have worn very well.那些窗簾非常耐用。

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