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Wear means to have on the body or to reduce the quality of the appearance by constant use. (verb)

  1. An example of wear is to have on a pair of sunglasses.
  2. An example of wear is to wear a hole in the elbow of a jacket.

Wear means the act of using clothing or gradual impairment or loss due to use. (noun)

  1. An example of wear is sports gear.
  2. An example of wear is scuffing on shoes.

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