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“War” or “Wore”

war / wore are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

war w·AO·r

  • nounthe waging of armed conflict against an enemy.
  • nouna legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply.
  • nounan active struggle between competing entities.
  • nouna concerted campaign to end something that is injurious.
  • verbmake or wage war.

wore w·AO·r

  • verbbe dressed in.
  • verbhave on one's person.
  • verbhave in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality.
  • verbdeteriorate through use or stress.
  • verbhave or show an appearance of.
  • verblast and be usable.
  • verbput clothing on one's body.
Usage

Examples in context

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“war”

  • Category:Factions of the Second Congo War
  • …nine Japanese ships in World War II.
  • …to end the Second Congo War, they remained one of the…
  • …economic expansion soon after the war.
  • During the Civil War, a sugar mill on the…
  • …(RCD-Goma) during the Second Congo War.
  • …was a highly decorated World War II veteran.
  • …to civilian life after the war, Lohden became increasingly active in…
  • …outbreak of the First World War, Lohden, who already had military…
  • Category:British Army personnel of World War I

“wore”

  • Husen nevertheless wore the badge and an askari…
  • …costumes; "Compared to what Gabriel wore on stage, Bowie was dressed…
  • Both fighters wore eight-ounce (230 g) gloves with…
  • …in the Days When God Wore a Swastika (Arizona: Renaissance House,…
  • Each suspect wore a shirt bearing the event
  • …materialised and as the season wore on and promotion became less…
  • Pacquiao wore standard red Cleto Reyes gloves…
  • Kimmel wore an outfit parodying Bieber's wardrobe…
  • Mayweather wore custom Grant gloves with a…
  • The extravaganzas wore out a number of female…

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