wear
/wɛr/
noun
- Clothing of a particular type, or for a particular purpose.
- The company provides protective wear for its factory workers.
- The store sells casual wear for men and women.
- You need to buy proper footwear for hiking.
- Damage or loss of quality caused by continuous use.
- The furniture has a lot of wear from years of use.
- The tires show signs of wear after 50,000 miles.
- Regular maintenance can reduce wear on the engine.
verb
- To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on your body.
- You should wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- He always wears a watch on his left wrist.
- She likes to wear bright colors in the summer.
- To show a particular expression or appearance on your face.
- She wore a big smile after hearing the good news.
- He wore a worried expression throughout the meeting.
- The teacher wore a look of surprise when the student answered correctly.
- To become thinner, weaker, or damaged through continuous use or rubbing.
- The paint on the old fence has worn away over time.
- The carpet is starting to wear thin in the hallway.
- Constant friction will wear the soles of your shoes.
- To have or carry something on your body as a part of your usual appearance (e.g., hair, perfume).
- She wears her hair in a ponytail when she exercises.
- Many people wear glasses for reading.
- He wears a strong cologne that you can smell from across the room.
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