How do you use the word "wore" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "wore" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "wore": I wore out two pairs of jogging shoes last year. In the days of the knights, they wore shields to protect themselves from sword-fight wounds.

Wore Meaning

/wɔː/, /wɔɹ/, /wo(ː)ɹ/, /woə/

Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbsimple past of wear

verbpast participle of wear

"Crim. No, though I loſe that Head which I before / Deſign'd ſhould the Morocco-Crown have wore[…]"— 1673, Elkanah Settle, The Empress of Morocco […] , William Coleman, act III, page 19:

verbsimple past of ware ("bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern")

phraseInitialism of write once, run everywhere.

Sentence Examples

I wore out two pairs of jogging shoes last year.

In the days of the knights, they wore shields to protect themselves from sword-fight wounds.

She wore a badge saying ‘Vote for Coates’.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

wear bear

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

She ____ a beautiful red dress to the party last night and everyone complimented her.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

She ____ a beautiful blue dress to the party, which made her stand out among all the many several guests today.

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