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wear vs put on

put on vs wear

wear is a noun but put on is not a noun.

wear is not an adjective while put on is an adjective.

wear and put on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wear Yes No Yes No
put on No Yes Yes No
As verbs, wear and put on are synonyms defined as:
  • wear and put on: put clothing on one's body
Other synonyms of wear include assume, don, get into.
wear (noun) put on (noun)
the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
impairment resulting from long use
wear (adjective) put on (adjective)
adopted in order to deceive
wear (verb) put on (verb)
be dressed in put clothing on one's body
put clothing on one's body increase (one's body weight)
have or show an appearance of add to something existing
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress add to the odometer
have on one's person fool or hoax
deteriorate through use or stress coat, cover or smear a surface with
go to pieces prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
last and be usable carry out (performances)
have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality put on the stove or ready for cooking
Difference between wear and put on

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