wearing

• Beschreibt etwas, das Müdigkeit, Erschöpfung oder geistige Auszehrung verursacht.

Describes something that causes tiredness, fatigue, or mental exhaustion.

1. Tiring or exhaustingB2formal

   Causing physical or mental fatigue; draining one's energy.

   Anstrengend

   • The long hike was very wearing on her legs.
   • Dealing with constant complaints can be emotionally wearing.
   • The repetitive tasks at work are becoming increasingly wearing.

   Synonymearduousdebilitatingdemandingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingstrenuoustaxingtiringwearying

   Antonymeenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevitalizing

• Substantiv, das das Tragen von etwas am Körper als Kleidung oder Schmuck bezeichnet, oder den mechanischen Vorgang der Abnutzung von etwas.

A noun referring to the act of having something on one's person as a covering or adornment, or the mechanical process of wearing something down.

unzählbar

1. Erosion processC1formalscientific

   The mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down, as by particles washing over it.

   Abnutzung

   • The wearing of the canyon walls was caused by centuries of water flow.
   • Geologists study the wearing of rocks by wind and sand.
   • The constant wearing of the coastline is a natural phenomenon.

   Synonymeabrasionattritiondetritionerosionwear

2. Act of dressingB1formal

   The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment.

   Tragen

   • The wearing of formal attire is required at the ceremony.
   • She enjoys the wearing of colorful scarves in winter.
   • The wearing of a uniform is mandatory for all employees.

   Synonymeclothingdressing

   Antonymeremoval

• Verb, das das Tragen von Kleidung oder Accessoires am Körper bezeichnet oder die allmähliche Abnutzung von etwas mit der Zeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of having clothing or accessories on one's body or causing something to deteriorate over time.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Have on bodyA1formal

   To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on one's body.

   Am Körper tragen

   • She wears a red dress to the party.
   • He wears glasses because of his poor eyesight.
   • What are you wearing to the wedding?

   Synonymedonhave onput onsport

2. Show or displayB1formal

   To display or exhibit something, like an expression or quality.

   Zeigen oder zur Schau tragen

   • She wears a confident smile.
   • He wears his heart on his sleeve.
   • The old building wears its history proudly.

   Synonymebeardisplayexhibitpresentshowsport

3. Cause damage through useB2formal

   To deteriorate or become damaged from prolonged use.

   Abnutzen

   • The carpet has worn thin in high-traffic areas.
   • The tires wore out after 50,000 miles.
   • Constant rubbing wore a hole in the fabric.

   Synonymeabradechafeconsumecorrodedegradedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind

Phrasal-Variantenwear awaywear downwear offwear onwear outwear upon