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wear - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
wear
Definition
(noun) impairment resulting from long use
Example Sentence
the tires showed uneven wear
Definition
(noun) a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
Synonyms
:
article of clothing
,
clothing
,
habiliment
,
vesture
,
wearable
Definition
(noun) the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
Synonyms
:
wearing
Example Sentence
she bought it for everyday wear
Definition
(verb) be dressed in
Synonyms
:
have on
Example Sentence
She was wearing yellow that day
Definition
(verb) have on one's person
Synonyms
:
bear
Example Sentence
He wore a red ribbon
bear a scar
Definition
(verb) have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality
Example Sentence
He always wears a smile
Definition
(verb) deteriorate through use or stress
Synonyms
:
wear down
,
wear off
,
wear out
,
wear thin
Example Sentence
The constant friction wore out the cloth
Definition
(verb) have or show an appearance of
Example Sentence
wear one's hair in a certain way
Definition
(verb) last and be usable
Synonyms
:
endure
,
hold out
Example Sentence
This dress wore well for almost ten years
Definition
(verb) go to pieces
Synonyms
:
break
,
bust
,
fall apart
,
wear out
Example Sentence
The lawn mower finally broke
The gears wore out
The old chair finally fell apart completely
Definition
(verb) exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
Synonyms
:
fag
,
fag out
,
fatigue
,
jade
,
outwear
,
tire
,
tire out
,
wear down
,
wear out
,
wear upon
,
weary
Example Sentence
We wore ourselves out on this hike
Definition
(verb) put clothing on one's body
Synonyms
:
assume
,
don
,
get into
,
put on
Example Sentence
What should I wear today?
He put on his best suit for the wedding
The princess donned a long blue dress
The queen assumed the stately robes
He got into his jeans
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