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What does the word wear mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To go about with the wind astern.

Part of speech: verb transitive

To carry on the person; have on; maintain; exhibit.

Part of speech: verb transitive

To impair by use; efface or rub off.

Part of speech: verb

To be impaired gradually by use.

Part of speech: verb

To bear using; endure.

Part of speech: noun

Wearer.

Part of speech: noun

The act of wearing, or the state of being worn.

Part of speech: noun

Impairment from use or time.

Usage examples for wear

What is this I wear?" – Rung Ho! by Talbot Mundy
I have to stay at least some days, and wear through it, and then, if I have to speak to my poor father, you can imagine the effect on him." – The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith by George Meredith
For I won't wear 'em. – The Valiants of Virginia by Hallie Erminie Rives

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