WORE
/wɔː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of WORE
To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.
"He's wearing some nice pants today. She wore her medals with pride. Please wear your seatbelt. Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time? He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet."
To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.
"He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids."
To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.
"She wore a smile all day. He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction."
To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
To defend; protect.
To ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel.
"to wear the wolf from the sheep"
Examples of WORE in a Sentence
- "He's wearing some nice pants today. She wore her medals with pride. Please wear your seatbelt. Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time? He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet."
- "He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids."
- "She wore a smile all day. He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction."
- "to wear the wolf from the sheep"
Word Details
Is WORE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WORE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WORE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WORE
15 words from the letters in WORE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WORE in Word Games
WORE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WORE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WORE to find 15 additional valid words.