Wear
/wɛə/
Wear is a verb and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.
“He's wearing some nice pants today. She wore her medals with pride. Please wear your seatbelt. Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time? He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.”
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To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.
“He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids.”
noun
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(in combination) clothing
“footwear; outdoor wear; maternity wear”
- Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
gybe
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