Wear
verb
To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on your body.
She always wears a hat to protect her from the sun.
Often appears as...
- wear a hat
- wear a coat
verb
To become thin or damaged because of use or age.
The carpet is starting to wear in places.
Often appears as...
- wear thin
- wear away
verb
To withstand, endure or hold out against.
These shoes were not designed to wear the desert heat.
Often appears as...
- wear the heat
- wear the cold
noun
The damaging effect of something over time.
The constant wear and tear has taken a toll on this old house.
Often appears as...
- wear and tear
- signs of wear
verb
To carry or have something as a visible expression or indication.
He wears a smile that touches his eyes.
Often appears as...
- wear a smile
- wear an expression
noun
Clothing or accessories.
The store has a wide selection of men's wear.
Often appears as...
- men's wear
- women's wear
verb
To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on your body.
She always wears a hat to protect her from the sun.
Often appears as...
- wear a hat
- wear a coat
verb
To become thin or damaged because of use or age.
The carpet is starting to wear in places.
Often appears as...
- wear thin
- wear away
verb
To withstand, endure or hold out against.
These shoes were not designed to wear the desert heat.
Often appears as...
- wear the heat
- wear the cold
noun
The damaging effect of something over time.
The constant wear and tear has taken a toll on this old house.
Often appears as...
- wear and tear
- signs of wear
verb
To carry or have something as a visible expression or indication.
He wears a smile that touches his eyes.
Often appears as...
- wear a smile
- wear an expression
noun
Clothing or accessories.
The store has a wide selection of men's wear.
Often appears as...
- men's wear
- women's wear
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Variance
The meaning can vary by culture; 'wearing colors' often refers to gang affiliation in some places.
In some areas, wearing certain colors could send the wrong message.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Usage
'Wear' is used with seasonal clothing items like 'winter wear' or 'summer attire'.
You need to wear appropriate winter wear in the cold.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Variance
The meaning can vary by culture; 'wearing colors' often refers to gang affiliation in some places.
In some areas, wearing certain colors could send the wrong message.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Usage
'Wear' is used with seasonal clothing items like 'winter wear' or 'summer attire'.
You need to wear appropriate winter wear in the cold.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Variance
The meaning can vary by culture; 'wearing colors' often refers to gang affiliation in some places.
In some areas, wearing certain colors could send the wrong message.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Usage
'Wear' is used with seasonal clothing items like 'winter wear' or 'summer attire'.
You need to wear appropriate winter wear in the cold.
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Bring on the learning...
And so for us, if you want to know the time, you have to wear something to tell it. Kids now live in a world which is digitized, and the time, for them, is everywhere. They see no reason to do this. And by the way, you don't need either; it's just that you've always done it and you carry on doing it.
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Why don't oil and water...
The problem is that oil molecules are wearing gigantic ballgowns, and they're way bigger than water molecules. So, when an oil molecule gets pulled in, their size is really disruptive to the dance and the random exchange of partners that the waters engage in, a very important part of the dance.
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The science of...
wore the same T-shirts for three nights. After male volunteers were randomly assigned to smell either one of the worn shirts, or a new unworn one, saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost
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How Coca Leaves Become...
I'm not going to lie, it's always a rush getting access to these clandestine worlds. The cocaine pit, the starting point for such a storied black market trade ranks up there. But as the reporter high wears off, I realize that the whole process boils down to brute labor
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What causes cavities? -...
Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria into the tooth's secondary layer called the dentin. Since blood vessels and nerves in our teeth are enclosed deep within, at this stage, the expanding cavity doesn't hurt. But if the damage extends beyond the dentin,
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Why is Mount Everest so...
and form rain or snow. As that falls, it wears down the landscape, dissolving rocks or breaking them down in a process known as weathering. Water moving downhill carries the weathered material and erodes the landscape, carving out deep valleys and jagged peaks.
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A message from the next...
countries around the world a real-life example is when girls are made to think what to wear and what not to and where to go and where not do we children are born without fear and this fear of not doing certain things discourages a child
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Is radiation dangerous?...
However, much of that radiation is non-ionizing. For the remainder that is ionizing, our exposures are usually low, and choices like getting your home tested for radon and wearing sunscreen can help reduce the associated health risks.
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Fighting Over Abandoned...
whales make holes too the seals wear down their teeth and end up toothless and style the temperature of the water under the ice is below zero but is kept liquid by the salt content no unprotected human could swim under
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If superpowers were...
Oh, and you better not wear any perfume or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there. And, just because you start off invisible, doesn't mean you'll stay that way.
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
And so for us, if you want to know the time, you have to wear something to tell it. Kids now live in a world which is digitized, and the time, for them, is everywhere. They see no reason to do this. And by the way, you don't need either; it's just that you've always done it and you carry on doing it.
Video examples
Why don't oil and water...
The problem is that oil molecules are wearing gigantic ballgowns, and they're way bigger than water molecules. So, when an oil molecule gets pulled in, their size is really disruptive to the dance and the random exchange of partners that the waters engage in, a very important part of the dance.
Video examples
The science of...
wore the same T-shirts for three nights. After male volunteers were randomly assigned to smell either one of the worn shirts, or a new unworn one, saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost
Video examples
How Coca Leaves Become...
I'm not going to lie, it's always a rush getting access to these clandestine worlds. The cocaine pit, the starting point for such a storied black market trade ranks up there. But as the reporter high wears off, I realize that the whole process boils down to brute labor
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria into the tooth's secondary layer called the dentin. Since blood vessels and nerves in our teeth are enclosed deep within, at this stage, the expanding cavity doesn't hurt. But if the damage extends beyond the dentin,
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
and form rain or snow. As that falls, it wears down the landscape, dissolving rocks or breaking them down in a process known as weathering. Water moving downhill carries the weathered material and erodes the landscape, carving out deep valleys and jagged peaks.
Video examples
A message from the next...
countries around the world a real-life example is when girls are made to think what to wear and what not to and where to go and where not do we children are born without fear and this fear of not doing certain things discourages a child
Video examples
Is radiation dangerous?...
However, much of that radiation is non-ionizing. For the remainder that is ionizing, our exposures are usually low, and choices like getting your home tested for radon and wearing sunscreen can help reduce the associated health risks.
Video examples
Fighting Over Abandoned...
whales make holes too the seals wear down their teeth and end up toothless and style the temperature of the water under the ice is below zero but is kept liquid by the salt content no unprotected human could swim under
Video examples
If superpowers were...
Oh, and you better not wear any perfume or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there. And, just because you start off invisible, doesn't mean you'll stay that way.
Example 1 of 10
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I wouldn't wear tiny amounts of clothing in my real life so I don't think it's necessary to wear that stuff in photo-shoots.
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Lady Amelia Windsor
English Model
I think it's important to feel comfortable in the make-up you're wearing.
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Upasana Singh
Indian Actress
I can't wear same clothes and drag on a character forever.
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Andre Leon Talley
American Editor
There is room in today's world for men to wear dresses.
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Ireland Baldwin
American Model
Life's too short not to have fun with what you wear.
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Meghan Markle
American Actress
For work, I wear art; in real life, I wear clothes.
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Ryan Eggold
American Actor
I'm just a guy who wears TOMS. It's the sad truth.
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Shakira Caine
Well-tailored clothes I can wear forever.
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Rakim
American Musician
The truth never wears out.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
I wouldn't wear tiny amounts of clothing in my real life so I don't think it's necessary to wear that stuff in photo-shoots.
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Lady Amelia Windsor
English Model
I think it's important to feel comfortable in the make-up you're wearing.
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Upasana Singh
Indian Actress
I can't wear same clothes and drag on a character forever.
Quote examples
Andre Leon Talley
American Editor
There is room in today's world for men to wear dresses.
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Ireland Baldwin
American Model
Life's too short not to have fun with what you wear.
Quote examples
Meghan Markle
American Actress
For work, I wear art; in real life, I wear clothes.
Quote examples
Ryan Eggold
American Actor
I'm just a guy who wears TOMS. It's the sad truth.
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Shakira Caine
Well-tailored clothes I can wear forever.
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Rakim
American Musician
The truth never wears out.
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