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wear
Overview of noun wear
The noun wear has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. wear -- (impairment resulting from long use; "the tires showed uneven wear")
2. clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment -- (a covering designed to be worn on a person's body)
3. wear, wearing -- (the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; "she bought it for everyday wear")
Overview of verb wear
The verb wear has 9 senses (first 6 from tagged texts)
1. (85) wear, have on -- (be dressed in; "She was wearing yellow that day")
2. (22) wear, bear -- (have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar")
3. (6) wear -- (have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality; "He always wears a smile")
4. (2) wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin -- (deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth")
5. (2) wear -- (have or show an appearance of; "wear one's hair in a certain way")
6. (1) wear, hold out, endure -- (last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years")
7. break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart -- (go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely")
8. tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue -- (exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; "We wore ourselves out on this hike")
9. wear, put on, get into, don, assume -- (put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun wear
3 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear
=> deterioration, impairment
=> decay
=> unsoundness
=> condition, status
=> state
=> attribute
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
=> covering
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
=> consumer goods
=> commodity, trade good, good
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 3
wear, wearing
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun wear
1 of 3 senses of wear
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
=> accessory, accoutrement, accouterment
=> apparel, wearing apparel, dress, clothes
=> array, raiment, regalia
=> attire, garb, dress
=> beachwear
=> black
=> blue
=> change
=> civilian clothing, civilian dress, civilian garb, plain clothes
=> drag
=> footwear
=> garment
=> grey, gray
=> handwear, hand wear
=> headdress, headgear
=> knitwear
=> leisure wear
=> loungewear
=> man's clothing
=> neckpiece
=> nightwear, sleepwear, nightclothes
=> outerwear, overclothes
=> protective garment
=> ready-to-wear
=> slip-on
=> slops
=> street clothes
=> tailor-made
=> togs, threads, duds
=> uniform
=> vestiture
=> woman's clothing
=> work-clothing, work-clothes
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun wear
3 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear
=> deterioration, impairment
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
=> covering
=> consumer goods
Sense 3
wear, wearing
=> act, human action, human activity
Antonyms of noun wear
Member Holonyms of noun wear
Substance Holonyms of noun wear
Part Holonyms of noun wear
Member Meronyms of noun wear
Substance Meronyms of noun wear
Part Meronyms of noun wear
1 of 3 senses of wear
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
HAS PART: wardrobe
Meronyms of noun wear
1 of 3 senses of wear
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
HAS PART: wardrobe
Holonyms of noun wear
Attributes of noun wear
Derived Forms of noun wear
3 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#7
=> break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#4
=> wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#8
=> tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#2
=> wear, bear
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#9
=> wear, put on, get into, don, assume
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#1
=> wear, have on
Sense 3
wear, wearing
RELATED TO>(verb) wear#2
=> wear, bear
Domain of noun wear
Domain Terms of noun wear
Familiarity of noun wear
wear used as a noun is uncommon (polysemy count =3)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun wear
3 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear
> deterioration, impairment
=> corrosion
=> devastation, desolation
=> decrepitude, dilapidation
=> wear
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
> covering
=> artificial skin
=> bootleg
=> bubble
=> canopy
=> casing
=> chafing gear
=> cloak
=> cloth covering
=> clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
=> coating, coat
=> cover plate
=> drape
=> earmuff
=> fig leaf
=> finger
=> flap
=> floor cover, floor covering
=> folder
=> footwear, footgear
=> hood, exhaust hood
=> imbrication, overlapping, lapping
=> instep
=> mask
=> mercy seat
=> paddle box, paddle-box
=> planking
=> protective covering, protective cover, protection
=> screen, cover, covert, concealment
=> swathing
=> thumb
=> toe
=> top, cover
=> upholstery
=> wrapping, wrap, wrapper
> consumer goods
=> clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
=> durables, durable goods, consumer durables
=> fashion
=> grocery, foodstuff
Sense 3
wear, wearing
> act, human action, human activity
=> action
=> nonaccomplishment, nonachievement
=> leaning
=> motivation, motivating
=> assumption
=> rejection
=> forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice
=> derivation
=> activity
=> hire
=> wear, wearing
=> judgment, judgement, assessment
=> production
=> stay
=> residency, residence, abidance
=> inactivity
=> hindrance, hinderance, interference
=> stop, stoppage
=> group action
=> distribution
=> legitimation
=> waste, permissive waste
=> proclamation, promulgation
=> communication, communicating
=> speech act
Meronyms of noun wear
3 senses of wear
Sense 2
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
HAS PART: wardrobe
=> covering
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
=> consumer goods
=> commodity, trade good, good
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Holonyms of noun wear
Grep of noun wear
activewear
athletic wear
beachwear
eveningwear
footwear
formalwear
hand wear
handwear
knitwear
leisure wear
long underwear
loungewear
neckwear
nightwear
outerwear
ready-to-wear
sleepwear
sportswear
swimwear
underwear
wash-and-wear
wash-and-wear fabric
wear
wear and tear
wearable
wearer
weariness
wearing
wearing apparel
wearing away
weary willie
workwear
Antonyms of verb wear
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb wear
9 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear, have on
Sense 2
wear, bear
=> have, feature
Sense 3
wear
=> have, feature
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
=> deteriorate
=> decay, crumble, delapidate
=> change
Sense 5
wear
=> have, feature
Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
=> last, endure
=> measure
=> be
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
=> decay, crumble, delapidate
=> change
Also See> wear away#2; wear off#2; wear away#1
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
=> indispose
=> change, alter, modify
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
=> dress, get dressed
=> change
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb wear
4 of 9 senses of wear
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
=> ablate
=> scuff
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
=> fray, frazzle
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
=> exhaust, wash up, beat, tucker, tucker out
=> overtire, overweary, overfatigue
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
=> hat
=> try on, try
=> scarf
=> slip on
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb wear
9 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear, have on
Sense 2
wear, bear
=> have, feature
Sense 3
wear
=> have, feature
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
=> deteriorate
Sense 5
wear
=> have, feature
Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
=> last, endure
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
=> decay, crumble, delapidate
Also See> wear away#2; wear off#2; wear away#1
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
=> indispose
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
=> dress, get dressed
'Cause To' of verb wear
1 of 9 senses of wear
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
=> tire, pall, weary, fatigue, jade
Derived Forms of verb wear
7 of 9 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear, have on
RELATED TO>(adj) wearable#1
=> wearable
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#2
=> clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
RELATED TO>(noun) wearer#1
=> wearer
Sense 2
wear, bear
RELATED TO>(adj) wearable#1
=> wearable
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#2
=> clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#3
=> wear, wearing
RELATED TO>(noun) wearing#2
=> wear, wearing
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#1
=> wear
Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
RELATED TO>(adj) wearable#1
=> wearable
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#1
=> wear
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#1
=> wear
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
RELATED TO>(adj) wearable#1
=> wearable
RELATED TO>(noun) wear#2
=> clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
Domain of verb wear
Domain Terms of verb wear
Familiarity of verb wear
wear used as a verb is familiar (polysemy count =9)
Sample Sentences of verb wear
9 senses of wear
Sense 1
wear, have on
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 2
wear, bear
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 3
wear
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
*> Something ----s
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 5
wear
*> Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
*> Something ----s Adjective/Noun
*> Something ----s something
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
*> Something ----s
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
EX: Sam wants to wear with Sue
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
*> Somebody ----s something
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb wear
8 of 9 senses of wear
Sense 2
wear, bear
> have, feature
=> wear
=> wear, bear
=> carry
=> carry
=> bear
=> give off
=> unite, combine
=> star
=> sport, feature, boast
=> possess
=> abound, burst, bristle
=> brim
=> carry, pack, take
=> read, say
=> wear
=> carry
Sense 3
wear
> have, feature
=> wear
=> wear, bear
=> carry
=> carry
=> bear
=> give off
=> unite, combine
=> star
=> sport, feature, boast
=> possess
=> abound, burst, bristle
=> brim
=> carry, pack, take
=> read, say
=> wear
=> carry
Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
> deteriorate
=> go to pot, go to the dogs
=> wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
Sense 5
wear
> have, feature
=> wear
=> wear, bear
=> carry
=> carry
=> bear
=> give off
=> unite, combine
=> star
=> sport, feature, boast
=> possess
=> abound, burst, bristle
=> brim
=> carry, pack, take
=> read, say
=> wear
=> carry
Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
> last, endure
=> run, run for
=> wear, hold out, endure
=> drag on, drag out
Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
> decay, crumble, delapidate
=> deteriorate
=> corrode, rust
=> weather
=> erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away
=> wilt, droop
=> ruin
=> break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
> indispose
=> hurt
=> constipate, bind
=> tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
> dress, get dressed
=> dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out, overdress
=> dress, dress up
=> dress down, underdress
=> prink
=> bundle up
=> wear, put on, get into, don, assume
=> cross-dress
=> dandify
=> change
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb wear
Sense 1
wear, have on
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Sense 2
wear, bear
=> have, feature
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Sense 3
wear
=> have, feature
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Sense 4
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
=> deteriorate
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Sense 5
wear
=> have, feature
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Sense 6
wear, hold out, endure
=> last, endure
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Sense 7
break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
=> decay, crumble, delapidate
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Sense 8
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
=> indispose
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Sense 9
wear, put on, get into, don, assume
=> dress, get dressed
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Grep of verb wear
foreswear
forswear
outwear
swear
wear
wear away
wear down
wear off
wear on
wear out
wear round
wear ship
wear the trousers
wear thin
wear upon
weary
Grep of adj wear
ready-to-wear
wash-and-wear
wearable
wearied
wearing
wearisome
weary
wearying
Grep of adv wear
wearily
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