wore

[wɔː(r)]

wore Definition

• 1. past tense of 'wear': to have clothing, jewellery, or something else on your body
• 2. to show a particular emotion or quality in your expression or behaviour

Using wore: Examples

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

• Example

  She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

• Example

  He wore a sad expression on his face.

• Example

  The actor wore a disguise to avoid being recognized.

• Example

  I always wear a helmet when I ride my bike.

wore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wore

• sporting
• displaying
• exhibiting
• had on
• dressed in

Antonyms for wore

• removed
• took off

Phrases with wore

• wear and tear

  damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period

  Example

  The car has a lot of wear and tear after years of use.

• wear out one's welcome

  to stay too long as a guest in someone's home or to overstay one's welcome in a social situation

  Example

  I think it's time for us to leave before we wear out our welcome.

• wear the pants

  to be the person who makes decisions in a household or relationship

  Example

  In their marriage, she wears the pants and makes all the important decisions.

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Summary: wore in Brief

'Wore' [wɔː(r)] is the past tense of 'wear', meaning to have clothing or accessories on your body. It can also refer to displaying a particular emotion or quality in your expression or behavior. Examples include 'She wore a beautiful dress to the party' and 'He wore a sad expression on his face.' Phrases like 'wear and tear' and 'wear out one's welcome' are also common.