26984 words

wear

17 definitions • 34 examples
1
to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body:

Examples:

Tracey is wearing a simple black dress.
What are you wearing to Caroline's wedding?
Some musicians don't like to wear rings when they're playing.
She wears very little make-up.
2
to show a particular emotion on your face:
3
to arrange your hair in a particular way:

Examples:

When she's working she wears her hair in a ponytail.
You should wear your hair up (= so that it does not hang down) more often - it suits you.
4
to become weaker, damaged, or thinner because of continuous use:

Examples:

I really like this shirt but it's starting to wear at the collar.
The wheel bearings have worn over the years, which is what's causing the noise.
5
to produce something such as a hole or loss of material by continuous use, rubbing, or movement:

Examples:

I always seem to wear a hole in the left elbow of my sweaters.
Over many years, flowing water wore deep grooves into the rock.
Wind and water slowly wore down the mountain's jagged edges.
6
to allow or accept something:

Examples:

I'd ask my boss for some time off but I don't think she'd wear it.
7

Examples:

casual wear
leisure wear
knitwear
8
the amount or type of use an object has had or can be expected to have:

Examples:

I've had a lot of wear out of these boots - I've had them for five years.
When choosing a wood for flooring, be sure to choose one which is able to withstand hard wear.
9
damage caused to something caused by using it a lot:

Examples:

I've only worn the shirt a couple of times and it's already showing signs of wear.
On closer examination, though, the extent of wear on the teeth made it clear that they were dealing with a fully grown adult.
10
to have clothing or jewelry on your body:
11
To wear your hair in a particular style is to have it arranged in a certain way:

Examples:

She wears her hair in a ponytail.
12
to make something become weaker, damaged, or thinner because of continuous use:

Examples:

[ I ] My favorite shirt wore at the collar.
[ T ] I wore a hole in my favorite sweater.
[ M ] Wind and water slowly wore away the mountain’s jagged peak, making it round.
13

Examples:

She designed sportswear and very elegant evening wear.
14

Examples:

children's/men's/women's wear Women's wear is on the first floor.
15
the act of wearing something:

Examples:

The company manufactures shoes for everyday wear.
16
the amount or type of use an object has had or can be expected to have:

Examples:

A new extended wear contact lens is now available.
The material is washable and resistant to heavy wear.
17
the damage or reduction in quality that an object shows after it has been used for a period of time:

Examples:

Gear knobs can show signs of wear on high-mileage vehicles.

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