“Wares” or “Wears” or “Where's”—Which to use?

“Wares” or “Wears” or “Where's”

Overview

wares / wears / where's 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. 👇

Definitions

wares: (noun) articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'.

wears: (noun) impairment resulting from long use. (noun) the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment. (verb) be dressed in. (verb) have on one's person. (verb) have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality. (verb) deteriorate through use or stress. (verb) have or show an appearance of. (verb) last and be usable. (verb) put clothing on one's body.

where's: NA

Pronunciation

wares: w·EH·r·z

wears: w·EH·r·z

where's: w·EH·r·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “wares”

…cousin Edwin, who witnessed Ware's shot.
…meat and other highly perishable wares, which needed to be refined…
…Polished Ware (NBPW) relics, later wares dated from about 400 BC…
…markets devoted solely to specific wares such as automobiles, car parts,…
…of the Buddha and jade wares, etc.
…home-made goods and other farm-related wares presented against the backdrop of…
…"showpiece", but in fact its wares are comparable to other markets…
…Night flea market selling craft wares, clothing, and many street foods…
…standard limitations, Pron'ka is given wares to start a large scale…
…of Pasing also presented their wares.

Examples of “wears”

He wears a small mask when in…
She wears a Taiwanese school uniform and…
…fur is blue, he always wears red mittens, and he belongs…
…a particular force, the President wears a generic police uniform".
The cat wears a collar around her neck…
He wears the hood.
…with gold edging, and he wears a golden version of the…
2006: The Devil Wears Prada
…peasant or farming clothes, he wears a black top hat, black…
She wears a red blouse and blue…

Examples of “where's”

…for children., also published in Punjabi
1948 Where's Charley?
…previous favourite book, Where's My Cow?.
…to the tambour of the dome.
…C, asking "where's the serious stuff?"
Where's the cream filling?"
…the original production of Where's Charley?
…of the Where's Waldo books, Uh!
…asks "Where's your love been sleeping?
…1997, 2001 ()- (Where's Baba Gone?

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