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English - Vietnamese

Wear

wɛr
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

mặc, đeo, sử dụng, mòn, chịu đựng

Wear meanings in Vietnamese

mặc

Example:
She likes to wear dresses.
Cô ấy thích mặc váy.
He wore a suit to the wedding.
Anh ấy đã mặc một bộ vest đến đám cưới.
Usage: informalContext: Used when talking about clothing or accessories.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'wear', and it refers specifically to putting on clothes or other items.

đeo

Example:
He wears glasses.
Anh ấy đeo kính.
She wears a necklace every day.
Cô ấy đeo một chiếc vòng cổ mỗi ngày.
Usage: informalContext: Used when talking about accessories such as jewelry or glasses.
Note: This meaning focuses on items that are worn on the body, often for decoration or utility.

sử dụng

Example:
I wear my phone on my belt.
Tôi sử dụng điện thoại trên thắt lưng.
He wears his heart on his sleeve.
Anh ấy thể hiện tình cảm một cách rõ ràng.
Usage: informalContext: Used in a more metaphorical sense, often relating to habits or emotional expressions.
Note: This usage of 'wear' can indicate how someone expresses themselves or utilizes something in their daily life.

mòn

Example:
The tires are starting to wear out.
Lốp xe bắt đầu bị mòn.
The carpet has worn in that spot.
Thảm đã bị mòn ở chỗ đó.
Usage: formalContext: Used when discussing deterioration or damage over time.
Note: This meaning refers to the physical wearing down of objects or materials due to use.

chịu đựng

Example:
She wears her burdens with grace.
Cô ấy chịu đựng gánh nặng của mình một cách thanh thoát.
He wears his pain silently.
Anh ấy chịu đựng nỗi đau của mình một cách im lặng.
Usage: formalContext: Used in a literary or poetic context to describe enduring hardship or emotions.
Note: This usage of 'wear' is more abstract, often used in literature to describe emotional resilience.

Wear's synonyms

put on

To dress oneself in clothing or accessories.
Example: She put on her coat before going outside.
Note: This synonym specifically refers to the action of dressing oneself in something.

don

To put on or dress in a particular item of clothing.
Example: He donned his favorite hat for the occasion.
Note: This synonym is a bit more formal and often used in literary or formal contexts.

sport

To wear or display something proudly or prominently.
Example: She sported a new hairstyle at the party.
Note: This synonym implies a sense of displaying or showing off what is being worn.

carry

To bear or support something, often referring to an attitude or appearance.
Example: He carried a confident demeanor despite the challenging situation.
Note: This synonym can be used metaphorically to describe how one presents themselves.

Wear expressions, common phrases

Wear out

To become unusable or in poor condition after being used for a long time.
Example: These shoes have worn out, so I need to buy a new pair.
Note: The original word 'wear' refers to the act of having something on your body, while 'wear out' specifically means the item has become unusable or damaged.

Wear off

To gradually disappear or diminish over time.
Example: The effect of the medicine will wear off after a few hours.
Note: While 'wear' refers to having something on your body, 'wear off' focuses on the gradual disappearance of an effect or feeling.

Wear down

To make something gradually become thinner, smaller, or flatter due to continuous use or friction.
Example: Constant use has worn down the surface of the table.
Note: Similar to 'wear out', 'wear down' emphasizes the gradual deterioration of an object through use.

Wear and tear

Damage or deterioration resulting from ordinary use and aging.
Example: The car shows signs of wear and tear after years of use.
Note: This phrase refers to the damage or deterioration that naturally occurs over time with regular use, rather than a specific instance of wearing out.

Wear on

To continue for a long time, especially in a way that becomes tedious or tiresome.
Example: As the meeting wore on, people started to get tired.
Note: While 'wear' can refer to physically having something on, 'wear on' describes the passage of time becoming tedious or tiresome.

Wear thin

To diminish or become less effective, especially over time.
Example: His patience is wearing thin with all these delays.
Note: 'Wear thin' indicates a decrease in effectiveness or tolerance, whereas 'wear' simply means having something on.

Wear everyday (slang) expressions

Rock

To wear something confidently and stylishly.
Example: She rocks that leather jacket!
Note: The slang term 'rock' conveys a stronger sense of confidence and style compared to simply 'wearing' an item of clothing.

Flaunt

To show off or display something conspicuously.
Example: She's flaunting her new diamond ring.
Note: While 'wearing' something simply means having it on, 'flaunt' specifically emphasizes showing off or displaying something in a noticeable way.

Deck out

To dress or adorn oneself elaborately or extravagantly.
Example: She decked herself out in holiday lights for the party.
Note: This slang term goes beyond just 'wearing' something and implies dressing up in a particularly elaborate or extravagant manner.

Gear up

To put on sports equipment or clothing in preparation for an activity or event.
Example: We're gearing up for the big game this weekend.
Note: While 'wear' is about putting on clothing or accessories, 'gear up' specifically refers to preparing for a particular event or activity by dressing appropriately.

Decked in

To be dressed or adorned in a lavish or elaborate way.
Example: She was decked in diamonds from head to toe.
Note: 'Decked in' emphasizes being completely covered or adorned in something, typically luxurious or extravagant, compared to simply 'wearing' an item.

Wear - Examples

I always wear a hat when it's sunny.
Tôi luôn đội mũ khi trời nắng.
She likes to wear dresses to work.
Cô ấy thích mặc váy đi làm.
The dress code requires all employees to wear business attire.
Quy định trang phục yêu cầu tất cả nhân viên mặc trang phục công sở.

Wear grammar

Wear - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: wear
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): wear
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wear
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): wore
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): worn
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): wearing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wears
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): wear
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wear
Syllables, Separation and Stress
wear Contains 1 syllables: wear
Phonetic transcription: ˈwer
wear , ˈwer (The red syllable is stressed)

Wear - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
wear: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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