noun
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
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noun
the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
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- she bought it for everyday wear
adjective
producing exhaustion
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- an exhausting march
- the visit was especially wearing
verb
be dressed in
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- She was wearing yellow that day
verb
have on one's person
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- He wore a red ribbon
- bear a scar
verb
have in one's aspect
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- wear an expression of one's attitude or personality
- He always wears a smile
verb
deteriorate through use or stress
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wear
wear off
wear out
wear down
wear thin
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- The constant friction wore out the cloth
verb
have or show an appearance of
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- wear one's hair in a certain way
verb
last and be usable
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- This dress wore well for almost ten years
verb
go to pieces
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- The lawn mower finally broke
- The gears wore out
- The old chair finally fell apart completely
verb
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
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- We wore ourselves out on this hike
verb
put clothing on one's body
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- What should I wear today?
- He put on his best suit for the wedding
- The princess donned a long blue dress
- The queen assumed the stately robes
- He got into his jeans