wearing

[ˈweərɪŋ]

wearing Definition

the act of using or carrying something on the body, especially clothes.

Using wearing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wearing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her wearing of a red dress caught everyone's attention.

  • Example

    The wearing of masks is mandatory in public places.

  • Example

    I love wearing comfortable clothes when I'm at home.

wearing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with wearing

  • clothing or garments worn on the body

    Example

    The store sells a wide variety of wearing apparel for all ages.

  • gradual erosion or reduction of something due to use or friction

    Example

    The constant rubbing of the waves against the rocks caused the wearing away of the shore.

  • becoming less effective, convincing, or tolerable due to overuse or repetition

    Example

    His excuses for being late are wearing thin with his boss.

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Summary: wearing in Brief

The term 'wearing' [ˈweərɪŋ] refers to the act of using or carrying something on the body, especially clothes. It can also refer to the gradual erosion or reduction of something due to use or friction, as in 'the wearing away of the shore.' The phrase 'wearing thin' means becoming less effective, convincing, or tolerable due to overuse or repetition.

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