Collocations for wear - noun
1. use as clothing
ADJ.
everyday, weekend | summer, winter
PREP.
in ~
Silk shirts always feel soft and light in wear.
Silk shirts always feel soft and light in wear.
with ~
New shoes usually get more comfortable with wear.
New shoes usually get more comfortable with wear.
PHRASES
years of wear
This is a quality garment which should give years of wear.
This is a quality garment which should give years of wear.
2. clothes
ADJ.
day, evening | designer, fashion | casual, leisure, outdoor | bridal, maternity | children's, men's, women's
3. long use
ADJ.
hard, heavy
VERB + WEAR
withstand
This flooring can withstand years of hard wear.
This flooring can withstand years of hard wear.
PREP.
… with ~
The stairs had become slippery with wear.
The stairs had become slippery with wear.
PHRASES
centuries, years, etc. of wear
The cathedral steps were polished smooth by centuries of wear.
The cathedral steps were polished smooth by centuries of wear.
4. damage caused by long use
ADJ.
excessive | engine, tyre, etc.
VERB + WEAR
show
The tyres were beginning to show wear.
The tyres were beginning to show wear.
cause | minimize, reduce
WEAR + NOUN
pattern
the analysis of wear patterns on prehistoric stone tools
the analysis of wear patterns on prehistoric stone tools
guarantee
The flooring comes with a 20-year wear guarantee.
The flooring comes with a 20-year wear guarantee.
PREP.
~ on
This new oil reduces wear on the engine.
This new oil reduces wear on the engine.
PHRASES
signs of wear, wear and tear