Difference Between Put On Or wear

[Laimeai2006]

Hi Alan, 27.7.10

Topic: Differrence Between Put On And Wear

Which is the correct answer for the following statements:-

1. Put on your belt or Wear your belt .

2.Put on your spectacles or Wear your spectacles.

Please give an explanation if the answer is put on or wear for questions (1) & (2).

Waiting for a reply.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Lee

[Alan]

Hi Lee,

'Wear' is usually used to describe the donning (putting on) of clothes, items that cover the body. 'Put on' applies to smaller items such as a belt or a pair of glasses. At the same time 'wear' refers to a continuous 'process' of having clothes on you. 'Put on' is a one off action. You say: He usually wears/He is wearing a jacket but: As it was cold he put on his jacket.

Alan
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