wear
word
/ˈwɛɹ/
wair
/wɛə/
wair
Definition
To have clothes, accessories, or something on your body; can also mean something becomes thin or damaged from use.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as a verb for clothes and accessories: 'wear a hat', 'wear shoes'. Informally, also refers to things weakening with use: 'The carpet is starting to wear.' Not used for perfumes (use 'wear perfume'), but NOT for temporary costumes ('put on a mask'). Often confused with 'put on' (the action) — 'wear' describes the state.
Spanish: llevar puesto - usar (ropa) - desgastarPortuguese (BR): usar (roupa) - vestir - desgastarPortuguese (PT): usar (roupa) - vestir - desgastarChinese (Simplified): 穿（衣服）- 戴（配饰）- 磨损Chinese (Traditional): 穿（衣服）- 戴（飾品）- 磨損Hindi: पहनना - घिसनाArabic: يرتدي - يلبس - يبلىBengali: পরা - ক্ষয় হওয়াRussian: носить - изнашиватьсяJapanese: 着る - 身につける - 擦り切れるVietnamese: mặc - đeo - bị mònKorean: 입다 - 착용하다 - 닳다Turkish: giymek - takmak - yıpranmakUrdu: پہننا - گھس جاناIndonesian: memakai - menjadi aus
Example Sentences
Do you wear a uniform at school?
basic
I wear a jacket when it's cold.
basic
She always wears glasses.
basic
My favorite jeans are starting to wear at the knees.
natural
Don't forget to wear sunscreen at the beach!
natural
He doesn't like to wear ties even at formal events.
natural