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   Hard·wear·ing

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   • 1. able to stand much wear: "casual loafer shoe with hardwearing sole and heel"

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   What is hard-wearing adjective?

   • Definition of hard-wearing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary that lasts a long time and remains in good condition I want shoes that are practical and hard-wearing. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   Where did the word hard-wearing come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective hard-wearing is in the 1850s. OED's earliest evidence for hard-wearing is from 1850, in Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. hard-wearing is formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hard adv., wearing adj.

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   What is Hardwear?

   • And we believe that expression should be effortless. This is why Hardwear is simple and designed to reduce any distractions to creativity: it’s a nine-piece collection of tees, hats, sweats, jackets, and pants. Every piece is intentional, and there is meaning behind each item in Hardwear.

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   What is a hard-wearing shirt?

   • Something that is hard-wearing is strong and well-made so that it lasts for a long time and stays in good condition even though it is used a lot . ...hard-wearing cotton shirts. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   3 days ago · HARDWEARING definition: resistant to extensive wear; durable | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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   adjective. Something that is hard-wearing is strong and well made so that it lasts for a long time and stays in good condition even though it is used a lot. [mainly British] regional note: in AM, usually use long-wearing. Synonyms: durable, strong, tough, rugged [US, Canadian] More Synonyms of hard-wearing.

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   Factsheet. What does the adjective hard-wearing mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective hard-wearing. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adjective hard-wearing? About 0.04 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

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   adjective. Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without deterioration. Wiktionary. Origin of Hardwearing. hard +‎ wearing. From Wiktionary. Hardwearing Sentence Examples. A lightweight, hardwearing and durable rubber outsole with aggressive cleats and flex grooves ensures maximum grip while you move freely around.

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   hard - wearing ( comparative more hard-wearing, superlative most hard-wearing) Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable .