Meaning & Definition of Wearing in English
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Wearing
/wɛrɪŋ/
noun
1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
synonym:
- erosion,
- eroding,
- eating away,
- wearing,
- wearing away
2. The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
- "She bought it for everyday wear"
synonym:
- wear,
- wearing
adjective
1. Producing exhaustion
- "An exhausting march"
- "The visit was especially wearing"
synonym:
- exhausting,
- tiring,
- wearing,
- wearying
Examples of using
Tom was wearing mirrored sunglasses and a black baseball cap.
A beard doesn't make a philosopher, nor does wearing a cheap coat.
Do you know what Tom was wearing?