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wear vs weary

weary vs wear

wear is a noun but weary is not a noun.

wear is not an adjective while weary is an adjective.

wear and weary both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wear Yes No Yes No
weary No Yes Yes No
As verbs, wear and weary are synonyms defined as:
  • wear and weary: exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
Other synonyms of wear include fag, fag out, fatigue, jade, outwear, tire, tire out, wear down, wear out, wear upon.
wear (noun) weary (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) weary (adjective)
physically and mentally fatigued
wear (verb) weary (verb)
be dressed in exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
put clothing on one's body lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
have or show an appearance of
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
have on one's person
deteriorate through use or stress
go to pieces
last and be usable
have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality
Difference between wear and weary

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