Wearing

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛr/

Wearing (verb)

  1. To have clothes, shoes, or accessories on your body.
  2. To gradually become damaged or thin from use.
  3. To make someone feel tired or annoyed.

Examples

  • She likes to wear bright colors in summer.
  • He decided to wear a jacket because it was cold.

Common collocations: wear a hat, wear a uniform, wear out, wear thin, wear someone down

Wearing (noun)

  1. Clothes or other items you wear.
  2. Damage or change from being used over time.

Examples

  • Casual wear is comfortable for weekends.
  • Formal wear is required for the event.