Collocations
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Phrases containing wear, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(7)
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wear a ring
have a ring on one's finger as jewellery
wear a watch
to have a watch fastened around one's wrist
wear pants
to have pants on as clothing
show wear
to display visible signs of deterioration from use
cause wear
to produce deterioration in a material through use or friction
reduce wear
to lessen the amount of deterioration from use
withstand wear
to endure prolonged use without deteriorating significantly
Adjective + noun(5)
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casual wear
clothing suitable for informal or everyday occasions
everyday wear
clothing or material intended for regular daily use
formal wear
clothing appropriate for formal occasions such as weddings or ceremonies
heavy wear
intensive or very frequent use that causes significant deterioration
worn spot
an area damaged or reduced by repeated rubbing or use