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Definition & Meaning of "wear"in English

to wear
01

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body 

Transitive: to wear clothing
to wear definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Irregular
Present tense
wear
3rd person singular
wears
Present participle
wearing
Past simple
wore
Past participle
worn
Examples
She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
1.1

to have a particular style of hair, beard, or mustache 

Complex Transitive: to wear hair or facial hair [adj] | to wear hair or facial hair in a specific manner
Examples
He likes to wear his beard neatly trimmed. 
02

to cause damage due to repeated friction or usage 

Transitive: to wear sth
to wear definition and meaning
Examples
The repeated opening and closing of the door had worn the hinge. 
2.1

to become damaged because of continuous use or friction 

Intransitive
Linking Verb: to wear [adj]
to wear definition and meaning
Examples
Her favorite jeans were wearing along the seams. 
2.2

to create a visible impression, hole, or path through repeated friction or use 

Transitive: to wear a hole or path somewhere
Examples
The constant rain had worn grooves into the garden path. 
2.3

to remain in good condition, particularly after a long period of usage 

Intransitive: to wear in a specific manner
Examples
The old family heirloom has worn well over the years and still looks beautiful. 
03

to show a specific expression with one's face 

Transitive: to wear an expression
Examples
She wore a joyful expression when she received the good news. 
04

(of ships) to display a specific flag or colors, often indicating their nationality, affiliation, or purpose 

Transitive: to wear a specific flag
Examples
The ship proudly wore the national flag as it sailed into the harbor. 
05

to spend or pass a period of time engaging in a specific activity or pursuit 

Transitive: to wear a period of time
Examples
They wore the evening away laughter and conversation. 
06

to tolerate or accept something, even if one may not entirely approve of it 

Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to wear an idea or proposal
Examples
She presented a bold idea, but the conservative board members wouldn't wear it. 
07

to apply or put a substance or product on one's body 

Examples
He forgot to wear sunscreen and got sunburned. 
Wear
01

a piece of clothing for a particular event or purpose 

wear definition and meaning

What is "wear"?

Wear refers to a piece of clothing that is worn for a particular event or purpose. For example, formal wear such as a suit or gown may be worn for a wedding or special event, athletic wear such as running shorts or yoga pants may be worn for exercise or physical activity, and workwear such as a uniform or safety gear may be worn for job-related tasks. The appropriate wear for a given occasion can be influenced by a variety of factors including cultural norms, dress codes, weather, and personal style. The right wear can help someone feel comfortable, confident, and appropriately dressed for any occasion.

02

the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
03

impairment resulting from long use 

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