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worn

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/wɔːn/ English

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verb

  1. To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.β€œHe's wearing some nice pants today.  She wore her medals with pride.  Please wear your seatbelt.  Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time?  He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.”
  2. To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.β€œHe wears eyeglasses.  She wears her hair in braids.”
  3. To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.β€œShe wore a smile all day.  He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction.”
  4. (with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation.β€œI know you don't like working with him, but you'll just have to wear it.”

verb

  1. To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
  2. To defend; protect.
  3. To ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel.β€œto wear the wolf from the sheep”
  4. To conduct or guide with care or caution, as into a fold or place of safety.

adjective

  1. Damaged and shabby as a result of much use

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