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    1. (of a period of time) pass, especially slowly or tediously:
      "as the afternoon wore on he began to look unhappy"
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    1. (of a period of time) pass, especially slowly or tediously:
      pass
      elapse
      proceed
      progress
      advance
      move on
      run its course
      go by/past/on
      roll by/past/on
      march on
      glide by/past
      slide by/past
      slip by/away/past
      fly by/past
      steal by/past
      tick by/past
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  1. Wear on is a phrasal verb that can mean1:
    • To annoy or bother someone.
    • To continue in a way that seems slow.
    For example, "Their constant talking was wearing on me"1. "As their visit wore on, she started hinting that it was time to leave"1.Wear on can also mean that a period of time seems to pass very slowly2. For example, "She felt less confident about finishing the work as the week wore on"2.Wear on can also mean to irritate or fray3. For example, "The constant beeping wore on my nerves"3.Wear the trousers or wear the pants is another phrase that means to have the controlling authority in a household3.
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    [phrasal verb] 1 wear on (someone) : to annoy or bother (someone) Their constant talking was wearing on me. 2 : to continue in a way that seems slow As their visit wore on [= dragged on] she started hinting that it was time to leave. as the day wore on

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    If a period of time wears on, it seems to pass very slowly: She felt less confident about finishing the work as the week wore on.

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    wear on : irritate, fray the constant beeping wore on my nerves wear the trousers or wear the pants : to have the controlling authority in a household

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    What does wear on mean?
    Get a quick, free translation! WEAR ON definition: 1. If a period of time wears on, it seems to pass very slowly: 2. If a period of time wears on, it…. Learn more.

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    What is a wearer?
    A wearer is a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory. Hypernyms (to 'wear' is one way to...): Have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality Hypernyms (to 'wear' is one way to...):

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    What does wear mean in a sentence?
    Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once? The meaning of WEAR is to bear or have on the person. How to use wear in a sentence.

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    What is wear on phrasal verb?
    Definition of wear on phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of time) to pass, especially in a way that seems slow As the evening wore on, she became more and more nervous. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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    What does it mean when time wears on?
    If you say that time wears on, you mean that it passes, especially when it seems to pass slowly. As the day wore on, Brand found himself increasingly impressed. [VERB PARTICLE] The summer days wore on and life returned to its boring routine. [VERB PARTICLE] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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    What does have on and wear on mean?
    Have on and wear on are informal phrases often used in casual conversations. They are suitable for everyday interactions with friends and family. In more formal settings like business or academic contexts, using alternative expressions can convey a more polished tone. The tone of have on and wear on can differ based on context.

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    If you say that time wears on, you mean that it passes, especially when it seems to pass slowly..... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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