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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
article of clothingclothing14habiliment17vesture10wearable13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumer goodscovering14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
accessory16accouterment18accoutrement18apparel11
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clothes12dress6wearing apparelarray8raiment9regalia8attire6dress6garb7beachwear19black13blue6change12civilian clothingcivilian dresscivilian garbplain clothesdrag6footwear14garment10gray8grey8hand wearhandwearheaddress14headgear13knitwear15leisure wearloungewear14man's clothingneckpiece19nightclothes21nightwear16sleepwear14outerwear12overclothesprotective garmentready-to-wearslip-onslops7street clothestailor-madeduds6threads11togs5uniform12vestiture12woman's clothingwork-clotheswork-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)
wearing11Wear - 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear downwear offwear outwear thinHypernyms (Closely Related)
deteriorate12Hyponyms (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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7hold outGo to pieces
Example: "The lawn mower finally broke"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11bust6fall apartwear outHypernyms (Closely Related)
crumble13decay11dilapidate14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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.