You use this verb when talking about clothes or things on your body. It means you have them on now or often.
I wear a hat every day.
She wears a red dress today.
This meaning shows you use or have an object on your body, like glasses or a watch. It is not clothes only.
He wears glasses for reading.
My sister wears a watch every day.
Use this when something gets weak or damaged after using it many times. It means it slowly breaks or becomes old.
My shoes wear out quickly.
The paint on the door is wearing away.
Wear as a noun means the damage or change when something is used for a long time. It shows how much something is worn out.
This jacket shows a lot of wear.
The wear on the tires is visible now.
Wear as a noun means the clothes or things a person wears often or for a special purpose. It can mean types of clothing.
Her winter wear is very warm.
Sportswear is good for exercise.
This use shows natural erosion or damage over a long time because of rubbing, wind, water, or use. Things get thinner or smaller.
The rocks wear down over many years.
The steps wore out from use.
This is a figurative meaning where we talk about showing an expression or feeling on the face. It means to 'have' or 'show' a look or feeling.
She wears a smile every day.
He wears an angry look now.
This figurative meaning means to perform or play a role often. It relates to habits or duties a person carries.
He wears many hats at work.
She wears the role of leader well.
