“Put on” and “wear” are verbs that are closely related but have different meanings.
- “Put on” indicates the act of dressing or placing an item of clothing on the body, like putting on a jacket or jewelry.
- In contrast, “wear” refers to the state of having clothing on the body after the act of dressing.
For example, “She puts on her coat before going out” and “She wears her coat in the cold.”
Put On
Definition: To place an item of clothing or accessory on oneself or someone else.
Usage:
- Clothing: “He puts on his coat before leaving the house.”
- Accessories: “She put on her watch before the meeting.”
- Shoes: “I always put on my sneakers before my morning run.”
- Makeup: “She put on makeup for the party.”
Wear
Definition: To have clothing or accessories on the body.
Usage:
- Clothing: “He wears a suit to work every day.”
- Accessories: “She always wears a gold necklace.”
- Shoes: “They wear sandals in the summer.”
- Makeup: “She wears minimal makeup to the office.”
