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wear

[wair] / wɛər /
NOUN
use, corrosion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
wear and tear
STRONG
abrasion attrition damage depreciation deterioration dilapidation diminution disappearance employment erosion friction impairment inroads loss mileage service usefulness utility waste
Antonyms
STRONG
building construction development improvement strengthening
VERB
be clothed in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bear carry cover display don get into get on put on show slip on sport wrap
STRONG
array attire effect exhibit harness
WEAK
be dressed in clothe oneself draw on dress in fit out have on suit up turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon conceal hide leave alone refuse uncover unwrap
WEAK
cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refresh reject take off
VERB
corrode, use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rub
STRONG
abrade chafe consume crumble decay decline decrease deteriorate diminish drain dwindle erode exhaust fade fatigue fray gall graze grind impair jade overuse overwork scrape scuff shrink tax tire waste weary weather
WEAK
be worthless become threadbare become worn cut down go to seed scrape off use up wash away wear out wear thin
Antonyms
STRONG
activate build construct develop energize enlarge enliven expand extend grow improve increase invigorate make happy refresh save strengthen
WEAK
cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refuse reject take off
VERB
bother, undermine
Synonyms
STRONG
annoy drain enervate exasperate exhaust fatigue harass irk pester reduce tax vex weaken weary
WEAK
get the better of wear down
Antonyms
STRONG
activate aid animate assist delight energize help invigorate make happy please refresh soothe strengthen
WEAK
cheer disrobe freshen rebuild refuse reject take off
VERB
endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hold up stand
STRONG
last remain
WEAK
be durable bear up stand up
Antonyms
WEAK
cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refresh refuse reject take off

Example Sentences

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I can’t recall ever seeing him wear a shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts?

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Which goes to show how even those who consider themselves “realists” can wear blinders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As the sponge is used, small pieces of the foam gradually wear away.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

I reached for it, knowing Celia and I would wear it someday.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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