English · Common Verbs

wore

/wɔː/

[/wɔː/]

past tense of wear

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past tense of 'wear': to have had clothing or accessories on the body.

Example

She wore a bright red coat to the party and everyone immediately complimented her bold choice.

She wore a bright red coat to the party and everyone immediately complimented her bold choice.

Etymology

From Old English 'wær', past tense of 'werian' (to wear, clothe).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for completed wearing in the past; sounds like 'war' in many accents.

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