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Definition wear in British English

wear noun

[uncountable] noun
/weə(r)/
1

the continuous use that something has over a period of time

Example

Good suits stand a lot more wear.

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1.1

changes or damage that affect something when it has been used a lot

Example

There was heavy wear on all four wheels.

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2

clothes that are suitable for a particular activity or group of people

Example

I didn't bring any evening wear.

Definition wear in British English