English Explanatory Dictionary

tear and wear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of wear and tear.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɛəɹ‿ən ˈwɛə/ /ˌtɛɹ‿ən ˈwɛ(ə)ɹ/

Word forms

tear and wear

Etymology

From tear (“damage caused by tearing”, noun) + and + wear (“damage caused by use over time”, noun).

Synonyms

wear and tear
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