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- Dictionarywear/wɛː/
verb
- 1. have (something) on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection: "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. clothing suitable for a particular purpose or of a particular type: "evening wear" Similar
- 2. damage or deterioration sustained from continuous use: "you need to make a deduction for wear and tear on all your belongings" Similar
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WEAR definition: 1. to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body: 2. to show a particular emotion on your face…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of wear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Wear is the amount or type of use that something has over a period of time. You'll get more wear out of a hat if you choose one in a neutral colour. Rugs in the bedrooms got much less wear. Synonyms: usefulness, use, service, employment More Synonyms of wear.
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.
To wear means to clothe, or be covered by. You wear suits to interviews and sweats to the gym. 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.
WEAR definition: 1. to have a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc on your body: 2. to show a particular emotion on…. Learn more.
Verb. Noun. Suffix. Idiom. Filter. verb. wearing, wears, wore, worn. To have on the body or carry on the person (clothing, jewelry, a weapon, etc.) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To become impaired, consumed, or diminished by constant use, friction, etc. Shoes that have begun to wear. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
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 jewellery, 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.
