| Main Entry: |
wear |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
corrode, use |
Synonyms: |
abrade, be worthless, become threadbare, become worn, chafe,
consume,
crumble, cut down,
decay,
decline,
decrease,
deteriorate,
diminish,
drain,
dwindle, erode,
exhaust,
fade,
fatigue,
fray,
gall, go to seed,
graze,
grind,
impair, jade, overuse, overwork, rub,
scrape, scrape off, scuff,
shrink,
tax, tire, use up, wash away,
waste, wear out, wear thin,
weary,
weather
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| Notes: |
ware is an item bought or a piece of pottery; wear is erosion; and where is a place |
Antonyms: |
freshen, rebuild, refresh
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