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wearing

/ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of wearing or putting on clothes, jewelry, or other articles.

    - "She is wearing a beautiful red dress for the party."
    - "I forgot to wear my watch today."
    - "The new shoes are comfortable for wearing."
  • Verb

    Being covered or surrounded by something.

    - "The trees are wearing a fresh layer of snow."
    - "The room was wearing a musty odor."
    - "The sun was wearing a golden hue."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1234290"
Synonyms

gybe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wearing
bearing , wearing , repairing , sharing , wishing
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. wearing (English) : Act of wearing clothes or other articles.

  2. wearing (English) : Bearing or carrying; enduring.

  3. wearing (English) : Causing wear or damage.

Variants
List of all variants of wearing that leads to same result
wearing , wearingly , wear , wear on , wear the pants , wear the trousers , wear thin , weared , wearer , wearers , wearing on , wearing the pants , wearing the trousers , wearing thin , wears , wears on , wears the pants , wears the trousers , wears thin , wore , wore on , wore the pants , wore the trousers , wore thin , worn , worn on , worn the pants , worn the trousers , worn thin , hard-wearing , not wearing a stitch , not wearing a stitch (of clothes/clothing) , not wearing a stitch clothing , not wearing a stitch of clothes , baby wearing , babywearing , wear down , wearing down , wears down , wore down , worn down , wear out , wearing out , wears out , wore out , worn out , burned to a frazzle , to a frazzle , wear to a frazzle , wearing to a frazzle , wears to a frazzle , wore to a frazzle , worn to a frazzle , wear away , wearing away , wears away , wore away , worn away
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

I am wearing a size 8 shoe., He was wearing a hat., They were wearing their best suits., She wears her emotions on her sleeve., The painting shows the queen wearing a crown., The new car needs breaking in; don't wear it out., The worn-out shoes needed to be replaced.

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'wearan' meaning 'to wear, to carry, to bear'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Did you know that humans begin to wear clothing as early as 70,000 years ago?

  2. The oldest known piece of clothing dates back to 500,000 BC.

  3. The average person spends six months of their life choosing what to wear.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Apparel: Clothing and accessories.

  2. Fashion: A popular style or trend.

  3. Dress code: A set of guidelines for dressing appropriately in a particular setting.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, wearing is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or conditions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth says, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which, like my garments, plucks me on.' Here, she uses the metaphor of her clothes 'plucking' her to describe her intense desire for power.

How to Memorize "wearing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself putting on your favorite shirt.
    - Visualize yourself wearing a new pair of shoes.
    - Think about how the clothes cover your body.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wearing' with the act of putting on clothes.
    - Remember the feeling of wearing a new outfit.
    - Think about how your clothes protect you from the elements.

  3. mnemonics

    - We Are Routinely Involved In Necessary Clothing.
    - Wear Every Article Regularly In Necessary Conditions.

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