wore

verb
UK: /wɔːr/
US: /wɔːr/

  1. Past tense of wear: to have clothing on your body.

    1. She wore a coat because it was cold outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wore glasses since he couldn't see the board clearly, and it helped him focus. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have something on your face, head, or body as a decoration, protection, or to change your appearance.

    1. She wore a smile that made everyone happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wore an expression of confusion when he realized he wore mismatched socks to work. [ ] [ ]

  3. To use or damage something gradually over a period of time.

    1. The tires wore quickly on the rough road. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant use wore down the machine, requiring frequent maintenance and repairs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

used attenuated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wore" in English means: Past tense of wear: to have clothing on your body., To have something on your face, head, or body as a decoration, protection, or to change your appearance., To use or damage something gradually over a period of time..

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

Synonyms for "wore": used, attenuated.

Example usage of "wore": "She wore a coat because it was cold outside.". More examples on the page.