wear

verb
UK: /weər/
US: /wer/

  1. To have clothing on your body.

    1. I wear a jacket to school every day [ ] [ ]
    2. Do I have to wear a tie for the interview or is it optional? [ ] [ ]

  2. To damage something gradually with use.

    1. My shoes wear out quickly because I walk a lot [ ] [ ]
    2. The inscription on the coin has started to wear away over time. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have a particular expression on your face.

    1. She often wears a smile, even when stressed [ ] [ ]
    2. He seems to wear an expression of permanent annoyance these days. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

have on carry clothing apparel display
wear noun

  1. Clothes of a particular type or for a particular use.

    1. I need new summer wear for vacation [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop sells women's wear and also has a selection of accessories. [ ] [ ]

  2. Damage to something caused by use over time.

    1. The tires show signs of wear after a long trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite its age, the antique table shows very little wear and tear. [ ] [ ]
wear phrasal-verb

  1. To gradually become thin or disappear because of use.

    1. This carpet is beginning to wear thin [ ] [ ]
    2. The paint on the wall is starting to wear off after many years. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wear" in English means: To have clothing on your body., To damage something gradually with use., To have a particular expression on your face..

The phonetic transcription of "wear" is /weər/ in British English and /wer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wear": have on, carry, clothing, apparel, display.

Example usage of "wear": "I wear a jacket to school every day". More examples on the page.