Phrase Hound found 25 phrases and 26 compound words that contain wears. The most common are listed below. Open wears in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 25
- wears offthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear off: to diminish in effect
- wears the pantsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear the pants, alternative form of wear the trousers.
- wears outthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear out: To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
- re-wearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of re-wear: To wear again.
- wears awaythird-person singular simple present indicative of wear away: To erode gradually and progressively.
- wears downthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear down: To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue.
- wears hornsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear horns: To be a cuckold.
- wears thinthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear thin: To lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse.
- wears throughthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear through: to use (something) too much so that a hole develops in it
- wears upthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear up: To tire; to become tired
- wears and tearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear and tear: Physical damage caused to an object due to ordinary use over time; specifically (accounting, law), as justifying a write-down of the object's value in a set of accounts, or …
- wears many hatsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear many hats: To have multiple roles or responsibilites, often in the same job or situation.
- wears the trousersthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear the trousers: Typically of a woman, to be the dominant partner in a relationship.
- wears rose-colored glassesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear rose-colored glasses: To see the positive in things while being oblivious to the negative.
- wears too many hatsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear too many hats: To try to fill more roles at once than is realistically possible.
- wears the breechesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear the breeches: Typically of a woman, to be the dominant partner in a relationship.
- wears sackcloth and ashesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear sackcloth and ashes: To publicly express regret for something done wrong.
- wears on one's sleevethird-person singular simple present indicative of wear on one's sleeve: To express (an emotion, belief, or stance) overtly and make it an important part of one's public life.
- wears one's heart on one's sleevethird-person singular simple present indicative of wear one's heart on one's sleeve: To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.
- wears out one's welcomethird-person singular simple present indicative of wear out one's welcome: To behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment …
- wears something on one's sleevethird-person singular simple present indicative of wear something on one's sleeve
- uneasy lies the head that wears a crownA person of high rank or status has more problems than those of lower rank.
- the cobbler always wears the worst shoesPeople often fail to apply their skills to themselves.
- the shoemaker always wears the worst shoesSynonym of the cobbler always wears the worst shoes: People often fail to apply their skills to themselves.
- wears yellow stockingsthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear yellow stockings: be jealous
Compound words 26
- underwearsplural of underwear: Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
- WearsideThe area around Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, on the River Wear.
- footwearsplural of footwear: Items or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.
- babywearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of babywear: Collectively, clothes made for babies.
- beswearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of beswear: To swear by; swear about or regarding; swear at or to; promise
- counterswearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of counterswear: To swear against; to take one's oath against.
- forswearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of forswear: To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
- headwearsplural of headwear: Clothing worn on the head (e.g. hats, helmets, headdresses, headscarves).
- knitwearsplural of knitwear: knitted garments
- mainswearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of mainswear: To swear falsely; perjure oneself.