The verb to wear · Conjugation
Past Simple of wear
The answer: wore
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to wear is wore.
Example: She wore a red dress to the party.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | wore |
| You | wore |
| He / She / It | wore |
| We | wore |
| You (pl.) | wore |
| They | wore |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. She has wore ❌
She wore a dress yesterday. ✓ She has worn this dress before. ✓ After have or has, always use worn.
2. Wear or put on?
Put on = to get dressed (action). Wear = to be dressed (state, for some time). I put on my coat (the action). I'm wearing my coat (the state).
3. Weared ❌
Wear is irregular. Its Past Simple is wore, never weared.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of wear?+
The Past Simple of wear is wore. The past participle is worn. Wear → wore → worn.
What is the difference between wear and put on?+
Wear = a state: you have the clothes on. Put on = an action: you get dressed. I put on my coat (action). I'm wearing my coat (state).
Is it wore or weared?+
Wear is irregular. Its Past Simple is wore and its past participle is worn. Never weared.
Is it I wear or I'm wearing?+
I'm wearing (Present Continuous) is for right now. I wear (Present Simple) is for a habit. I'm wearing jeans today. I wear glasses every day.
What is the difference between wear and carry?+
Wear = to have on your body (clothes, jewellery). Carry = to hold in your hands (a bag, a baby). I wear a watch. I carry a bag.
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