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UK//ˈwɛərɪŋ//US//ˈwɛrɪŋ//

Meaning of Wearing

In simple words: Having clothing on your body.

Wearing in a sentence

  • She is wearing a beautiful dress to the party.
  • He was wearing his favorite baseball cap.
  • They are wearing matching outfits for the wedding.
  • I saw him wearing sunglasses at the beach.
  • She enjoys wearing jewelry that her grandmother gave her.

How to use Wearing

Use 'wearing' to describe clothing, accessories, or sometimes emotions. It's appropriate in most contexts but can sound informal when discussing serious topics.

Grammar pattern

wear + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'wear' and a 'ring' - you wear a ring!

Related words

Collocations with Wearing

  • wearing clothes
  • wearing a hat
  • wearing shoes
  • wearing sunglasses

Synonyms for Wearing

  • donning
  • dressing
  • clad
  • attired
  • garbed

Opposites of Wearing

  • removing
  • taking off

Common mistakes with Wearing

  • Confused with 'bear' vs 'wear'.
  • Using 'wearing' with inanimate objects instead of people.
  • Incorrect tense agreements, like 'is wearing' in past contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about Wearing

What does Wearing mean?

Having clothing on your body.

What is the definition of Wearing?

The act of having clothing or accessories on your body.

How do you use Wearing in a sentence?

She is wearing a beautiful dress to the party.

Can you give another example of Wearing?

He was wearing his favorite baseball cap.

What are synonyms for Wearing?

Common alternatives include donning, dressing, clad, attired, garbed.

What is the opposite of Wearing?

Opposite meanings include removing, taking off.

What words go with Wearing?

It commonly pairs with wearing clothes, wearing a hat, wearing shoes, wearing sunglasses.

What are common mistakes when using Wearing?

Confused with 'bear' vs 'wear'. Using 'wearing' with inanimate objects instead of people. Incorrect tense agreements, like 'is wearing' in past contexts.

How do you pronounce Wearing?

US: //ˈwɛrɪŋ//, UK: //ˈwɛərɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wearing?

Use 'wearing' to describe clothing, accessories, or sometimes emotions. It's appropriate in most contexts but can sound informal when discussing serious topics.