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Explanation of "Wear On"

Definition:
The phrase "wear on" means that time is passing slowly, often in a way that feels tedious or boring. When we say "the day wore on," we mean that the day was long and seemed to take a lot of time to finish.

Usage Instructions:

• "Wear on" is typically used to describe the passage of time, especially when it feels like it is moving slowly.
• It is usually used in the past tense (e.g., "wore on") because we often talk about how time felt in the past.

Example Sentences:

1. As the meeting wore on, I found it harder to stay focused.
2. The afternoon wore on, and I started to feel tired and restless.

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you can use "wear on" to reflect on feelings or states of mind as time passes. For example: - "As the winter wore on, I began to feel increasingly isolated."

Word Variants:

• Wear (verb): to have on one's body as clothing or an accessory.
• Worn (adjective): in a state of being used or damaged through use.

Different Meanings:

• "Wear" can also mean to carry or have something on your body (like clothes).
• "Wear out" means to use something until it is no longer usable (e.g., shoes can wear out).

Synonyms:

• Drag on
• Linger
• Pass slowly
• Extend

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct idioms that incorporate "wear on," but related phrases include: - Wear thin: This means that someone's patience or tolerance is decreasing. - Example: "His excuses are starting to wear thin with his boss."

Summary:

"Wear on" describes the slow passage of time, often in a way that feels tedious. It's important to use it in contexts where the feeling of time dragging is emphasized.

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Verb

1. pass slowly (of time)
   • The day wore on