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wore

v.
US //ˈwɔɹ// UK //wˈɔː// wore
  1. 1 past tense of wear (damage) (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the past tense of 'wear' when it means to become thin or damaged over time.

    the simple past tense of 'wear' in the sense of gradual deterioration or erosion through constant use or friction.

    Example

    The old stone steps wore down after many years of people walking on them.

    Example

    The constant friction of the tide eventually wore a smooth channel through the limestone cliffs over several centuries ago.
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