adj
wearing
WEH-uh-rihng
adj
1
Causing tiredness or straining one's patience.
"The long negotiations were wearing on everyone."
noun
1
Gradual damage caused by friction or use.
"The carpet showed wearing near the doorway."
How to Use Wearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTiring or draining, or the physical act of erosion from use.
Word Forms
more wearing comparative, wearings plural, Wearings plural, most wearing superlative
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