Definition of Wear
Wear
wear
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to use something and have it on one's body as clothing or an accessory, or for protection or some other purpose;
e.g. I like to wear hats, so I bought one that I could use when it was raining.
(verb)
to have a particular appearance, for example to style one's hair in a particular way, or to present a particular expression on one's face;
e.g. She likes to wear her hair long, so she doesn't get haircuts very often. They usually wear warm smiles to greet us when we arrive.
(verb)
to cause damage to something by rubbing against it in a way that removes parts of its surface or material;
e.g. My shoes have started to wear out because I walked so much in them.
(noun)
the action, state, or instance of having something on one's body as a piece of clothing or an accessory;
e.g. These socks are suitable for wear in cold weather because they are very warm. You don't need to wash jeans after every wear if they don't look dirty.
(noun)
clothing and/or accessories that are of a specified type and/or used for a specified purpose;
e.g. She likes her sleepwear to be quite loose so that she can be comfortable.
(noun)
damage or a reduction in the quality of something caused by its being used continuously;
e.g. If there is a lot of wear on the tires of a car, it is likely that the car will slip on the road.
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