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verb
- 1. have on one's body or a part of one's body as clothing, decoration, protection, or for some other purpose: "he was wearing a dark suit" Similar
- 2. damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use: "the track has been worn down in part to bare rock" Similar
noun
- 1. the wearing of something or the state of being worn as clothing: "some new tops for wear in the evening"
- 2. clothing suitable for a particular purpose or of a particular type: "evening wear" Similar
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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.
WEAR definition: 1. to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body: 2. to show a particular emotion on your face…. Learn more.
Wear definition: to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like. See examples of WEAR used in a sentence.
Definition of wear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Wear is used to talk about the things we wear on our body, like clothes or jewelry. We even say that people wear their feelings. If someone tells you you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve, it’s totally obvious what you’re feeling.
You use wear to refer to clothes that are suitable for a certain time or place. For example, evening wear is clothes suitable for the evening.
1. To carry or have on one's person as covering, adornment, or protection: wearing a jacket; must wear a seat belt. 2. To carry or have habitually on one's person, especially as an aid: wears glasses. 3. To display in one's appearance: always wears a smile. 4. To bear, carry, or maintain in a particular manner: wears her hair long. 5.
Definitions of 'wear' 1. When you wear something such as clothes, shoes, or jewelry, you have them on your body or on part of your body. [...] 2. If you wear your hair or beard in a particular way, you have it cut or styled in that way. [...] 3. You use wear to refer to clothes that are suitable for a certain time or place.
Things, esp. clothes, worn, or for wearing, on the body [children's wear] Webster's New World Clothing, especially of a particular kind or for a particular use.
Carolyn always wore bright colors like red.•. Suitable for people who wear glasses.•. Rosa was wearing her hair in a long braid down her back.•. He was six feet two, kept fit by riding daily in Central Park, and always wore jodhpurs to work.•. It works less, rests more, and consequently takes a much longer time to wear out.•.
