Wear Definition
wear
noun
- impairment resulting from long use; "the tires showed uneven wear"
- a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
- the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; "she bought it for everyday wear"
verb
- be dressed in; "She was wearing yellow that day"
- have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar"
- have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality; "He always wears a smile"
- deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
- have or show an appearance of; "wear one's hair in a certain way"
- last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
- go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely"
- exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; "We wore ourselves out on this hike"
- put clothing on one's body; "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"
"Wear" in song lyrics
See how wear is used in real songs:
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"Interception about Halloway he wear 22"
Ali — I Got This -
"So I could boost us some muthafucking clothes to wear"
Amil — Smile 4 Me -
"I got a solid gold crown that I'll never wear"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — My Rap World
Words that rhyme with wear
Usage tips for "wear"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wear" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wear to find words that pair well.