Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wear-on

verb
/wɛr ɒn/
Definition
to wear on or by means of.
Examples
  • As the day wore on, her excitement began to fade.
  • The old shoes wore on him, making him uncomfortable.
Meaning
This term refers to the act of continuing to wear something as time passes.
Synonyms
  • continue
  • persist
  • prolong