wear
verb (used with object)
to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like.
have worn
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present perfectof wear.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So, if their size changes, either up or down, they can replace the item once with a different size—even if they have worn the item.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
But geopolitical conflicts, high costs and the rise of AI have worn on workers, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Fin Smith, whose grandfather played for Scotland in the 1950s, could also have worn blue.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
In an interview, Bonham acknowledged the challenges — particularly those that affect people’s livelihoods — have worn him down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
“Ah, but remember, the poet Emerson said that when we have worn out our shoes, the strength of the journey has passed into our body.”
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
