Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Wear.
How to pronounce wear:
Def 1 US
Wear - as a noun
Impairment resulting from long use
Example: "The tires showed uneven wear"
A covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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- accessory
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- apparel
- clothes
- dress
- wearing apparel
- array
- raiment
- regalia
- attire
- dress
- garb
- beachwear
- black
- blue
- change
- civilian clothing
- civilian dress
- civilian garb
- plain clothes
- drag
- footwear
- garment
- gray
- grey
- hand wear
- handwear
- headdress
- headgear
- knitwear
- leisure wear
- loungewear
- man's clothing
- neckpiece
- nightclothes
- nightwear
- sleepwear
- outerwear
- overclothes
- protective garment
- ready-to-wear
- slip-on
- slops
- street clothes
- tailor-made
- duds
- threads
- togs
- uniform
- vestiture
- woman's clothing
- work-clothes
- work-clothing
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The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
Example: "She bought it for everyday wear"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Wear - as a verb
Have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality
Example: "He always wears a smile"
Deteriorate through use or stress
Example: "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have or show an appearance of
Example: "Wear one's hair in a certain way"
Last and be usable
Example: "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
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Go to pieces
Example: "The lawn mower finally broke"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
Example: "We wore ourselves out on this hike"
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Example Sentences
"I like to wear comfortable clothes when I'm at home."
"She always wears a hat to protect herself from the sun."
"They wear uniforms to school every day."
"He wears glasses to help with his vision."
"Please wear a helmet while riding a bike."
Word Game Points
Is WEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is WEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is WEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.