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wear

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verb

ˈwer How to pronounce wear (audio)
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
: take on sense 3a

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

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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
: fashion, vogue
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: to become trite, unconvincing, or out-of-date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

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

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

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