WEAR as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
   Synonym(s)
   • wearing (what does wearing mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she bought it for everyday wear
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • human action (what does human action mean?)
   • human activity (what does human activity mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a covering designed to be worn on a person’’s body
   Synonym(s)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • consumer goods (what does consumer goods mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • accessory (what does accessory mean?)
   • accoutrement (what does accoutrement mean?)
   • accouterment (what does accouterment mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • array (what does array mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • regalia (what does regalia mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • beachwear (what does beachwear mean?)
   • black (what does black mean?)
   • blue (what does blue mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   • suspender (what does suspender mean?)
   • gallus (what does gallus mean?)
   • change (what does change mean?)
   • civilian clothing (what does civilian clothing mean?)
   • civilian dress (what does civilian dress mean?)
   • civilian garb (what does civilian garb mean?)
   • plain clothes (what does plain clothes mean?)
   • drag (what does drag mean?)
   • footwear (what does footwear mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • gray (what does gray mean?)
   • grey (what does grey mean?)
   • G-string (what does G-string mean?)
   • handwear (what does handwear mean?)
   • hand wear (what does hand wear mean?)
   • headdress (what does headdress mean?)
   • headgear (what does headgear mean?)
   • knitwear (what does knitwear mean?)
   • leisure wear (what does leisure wear mean?)
   • lounger (what does lounger mean?)
   • neckpiece (what does neckpiece mean?)
   • nightclothes (what does nightclothes mean?)
   • nightwear (what does nightwear mean?)
   • outerwear (what does outerwear mean?)
   • overclothes (what does overclothes mean?)
   • protective garment (what does protective garment mean?)
   • slip-on (what does slip-on mean?)
   • slops (what does slops mean?)
   • street clothes (what does street clothes mean?)
   • togs (what does togs mean?)
   • threads (what does threads mean?)
   • duds (what does duds mean?)
   • uniform (what does uniform mean?)
   • wardrobe (what does wardrobe mean?)
   • work-clothing (what does work-clothing mean?)
   • work-clothes (what does work-clothes mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • put on (what does put on mean?)
   • get into (what does get into mean?)
   • don (what does don mean?)
   • assume (what does assume mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • have on (what does have on mean?)
   • vest (what does vest mean?)
   • robe (what does robe mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
3. Meaning
   • impairment resulting from long use
   Usage Example(s)
   • the tires showed uneven wear
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • deterioration (what does deterioration mean?)
   • impairment (what does impairment mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   • bust (what does bust mean?)
   • fall apart (what does fall apart mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wear off (what does wear off mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   • wear thin (what does wear thin mean?)
   • tire (what does tire mean?)
   • wear upon (what does wear upon mean?)
   • tire out (what does tire out mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • weary (what does weary mean?)
   • jade (what does jade mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   • outwear (what does outwear mean?)
   • wear down (what does wear down mean?)
   • fag out (what does fag out mean?)
   • fag (what does fag mean?)
   • fatigue (what does fatigue mean?)

WEAR as VERB

1. Meaning
   • have or show an appearance of
   Usage Example(s)
   • wear one’’s hair in a certain way
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • have (what does have mean?)
   • feature (what does feature mean?)
2. Meaning
   • have on one’’s person
   Synonym(s)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He wore a red ribbon
   • bear a scar
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • have (what does have mean?)
   • feature (what does feature mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wearing (what does wearing mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wearing (what does wearing mean?)
3. Meaning
   • put clothing on one’’s body
   Synonym(s)
   • assume (what does assume mean?)
   • don (what does don mean?)
   • get into (what does get into mean?)
   • put on (what does put on mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • get dressed (what does get dressed mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hat (what does hat mean?)
   • try on (what does try on mean?)
   • try (what does try mean?)
   • scarf (what does scarf mean?)
   • slip on (what does slip on mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
4. Meaning
   • be dressed in
   Synonym(s)
   • have on (what does have on mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She was wearing yellow that day
   Derived(s)
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • wearer (what does wearer mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • get dressed (what does get dressed mean?)
5. Meaning
   • exhaust or tire through overuse or great strain or stress
   Synonym(s)
   • fag (what does fag mean?)
   • fag out (what does fag out mean?)
   • fatigue (what does fatigue mean?)
   • jade (what does jade mean?)
   • outwear (what does outwear mean?)
   • tire (what does tire mean?)
   • tire out (what does tire out mean?)
   • weary (what does weary mean?)
   • wear down (what does wear down mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   • wear upon (what does wear upon mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • We wore ourselves out on this hike
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • indispose (what does indispose mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • refresh (what does refresh mean?)
   • freshen (what does freshen mean?)
   • refreshen (what does refreshen mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • exhaust (what does exhaust mean?)
   • wash up (what does wash up mean?)
   • beat (what does beat mean?)
   • tucker (what does tucker mean?)
   • tucker out (what does tucker out mean?)
   • overtire (what does overtire mean?)
   • overweary (what does overweary mean?)
   • overfatigue (what does overfatigue mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • tire (what does tire mean?)
   • pall (what does pall mean?)
   • weary (what does weary mean?)
   • fatigue (what does fatigue mean?)
   • jade (what does jade mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fatigue (what does fatigue mean?)
   • weariness (what does weariness mean?)
   • tiredness (what does tiredness mean?)
   • hack (what does hack mean?)
   • jade (what does jade mean?)
   • nag (what does nag mean?)
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
6. Meaning
   • deteriorate through use or stress
   Synonym(s)
   • wear off (what does wear off mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   • wear thin (what does wear thin mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The constant friction wore out the cloth
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • deteriorate (what does deteriorate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ablate (what does ablate mean?)
   • scuff (what does scuff mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
7. Meaning
   • go to pieces
   Synonym(s)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • bust (what does bust mean?)
   • fall apart (what does fall apart mean?)
   • wear out (what does wear out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The lawn mower finally broke
   • The gears wore out
   • The old chair finally fell apart completely
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • decay (what does decay mean?)
   • crumble (what does crumble mean?)
   • delapidate (what does delapidate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fray (what does fray mean?)
   • frazzle (what does frazzle mean?)
   See Also
   • wear away (what does wear away mean?)
   • wear off (what does wear off mean?)
   • wear away (what does wear away mean?)
   • wear off (what does wear off mean?)
   • whittle away (what does whittle away mean?)
   • whittle down (what does whittle down mean?)
   • wear away (what does wear away mean?)
   • chip (what does chip mean?)
   • chip off (what does chip off mean?)
   • come off (what does come off mean?)
   • break away (what does break away mean?)
   • break off (what does break off mean?)
   • chip (what does chip mean?)
   • chip off (what does chip off mean?)
   • come off (what does come off mean?)
   • break away (what does break away mean?)
   • break off (what does break off mean?)
   • crash (what does crash mean?)
   • break up (what does break up mean?)
   • break apart (what does break apart mean?)
   • crash (what does crash mean?)
   • break up (what does break up mean?)
   • break apart (what does break apart mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
8. Meaning
   • last and be usable
   Synonym(s)
   • endure (what does endure mean?)
   • hold out (what does hold out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This dress wore well for almost ten years
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • last (what does last mean?)
   • endure (what does endure mean?)
9. Meaning
   • have in one’’s aspect
   • wear an expression of one’’s attitude or personality
   Usage Example(s)
   • He always wears a smile
   Hypernyms(s) wear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • have (what does have mean?)
   • feature (what does feature mean?)