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wearingnoun
Gerundial noun: uncountable, denotes the act or process of wearing or erosion.
usureAction ou résultat de l'usure; emploi général.
The wearing of the cliffs by the sea has formed natural arches.
L'usure des falaises par la mer a formé des arches naturelles.
Additional translations
érosionEmploi plus technique, notamment en géologie ou pour l'action de la mer, du vent, etc.
Synonyms
costume
wear
donning
putting on
dressing
attire
apparel
clothing
garb
outfit
wearingadjective
more wearing
Comp.
most wearing
Super.
UK
/ˈweə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈwer.ɪŋ/
The long and wearing journey left everyone feeling drained.
Le long voyage fatigant a laissé tout le monde épuisé.
Additional translations
épuisantSoutenu ou plus expressif; s'emploie pour insister sur l'effet de fatigue.
Synonyms
tiring
fatiguing
exhausting
wearying
wearverb

wearing

Gerund

wore
Past Simple
worn
Past Participle
wearing
Gerund
UK
/weə/
US
/wer/
supporterSens figuré: endurer ou tolérer.
She wore the criticism with patience and grace.
Elle a supporté les critiques avec patience et grâce.
résisterS'emploie pour un objet qui reste en bon état malgré l'usage.
These boots have worn well despite years of heavy use.
Ces bottes ont bien résisté malgré des années d'utilisation intensive.
She decided to wear a red dress to the party.
Elle a décidé de porter une robe rouge pour la soirée.
userSens transitif: rendre moins résistant ou abîmer par l'usage.
The constant friction will wear the fabric thin over time.
Le frottement constant usera le tissu avec le temps.
arborerPour une expression, un sourire, un air.
He always wears a smile, no matter the situation.
Il arbore toujours un sourire, quelle que soit la situation.
Synonyms
attire
sport
don
put on
dress in
clothe
adorn
garb
Antonyms
remove
take off

Definitions

wearingnoun
The action, process, or result of wearing or of being worn away.
The wearing of the cliffs by the sea has formed natural arches.
wearingadjective
Causing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring.
The long and wearing journey left everyone feeling drained.
wearverb
To have clothing, jewelry, etc., on one's body.
She decided to wear a red dress to the party.
To cause to deteriorate or become damaged through use or exposure.
The constant friction will wear the fabric thin over time.
To display or show a particular expression or appearance.
He always wears a smile, no matter the situation.
To endure or tolerate something over a period of time.
She wore the criticism with patience and grace.
To last or remain in good condition over time.
These boots have worn well despite years of heavy use.
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