Pronunciation

/wɛə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

• Wear: The act of carrying or having something on your body, often indicating use or age. For example: “She was wearing a beautiful necklace.”
• Fashion: A style or manner of dress, especially one that is considered fashionable at a particular time. For example: “This year’s fashion trend focuses on bold colors.”

Verb

• To wear: To have something on your body, often indicating usage over time. For example: “I wear these shoes to work every day.”
• To endure: To bear or tolerate something, often hardship or stress. For example: “She wore the long meeting with patience.”

Adjective

• Worn: Showing signs of use or age, typically indicating磨损 or fraying. For example: “The old rug had a worn pattern.”
• Weathered: Having become toughened or altered by exposure to the elements. For example: “The stone walls were weathered from years of exposure.”

Adverb

• Wearily: With tiredness or fatigue. For example: “She walked wearily after a long day.”

Phrases

• “Wear a smile” means to display a pleasant expression.
• “Wear well” indicates that something fits or looks good for a long time.
• “Weariness sets in” signifies a feeling of exhaustion.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her favorite jacket was a faded blue denim that she had worn for years.”
• Verb: “He wore his uniform with pride, representing his country.”
• Adjective: “The old house had a worn wooden door that needed repair.”
• Adverb: “After hours of hiking, they arrived at the summit, looking wearily at the view.”

Synonyms

• Don
• Put on
• Have (on)
• Endure
• Bear
• Survive
• Age
• Fray
• Tarnish