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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
wear or use?
Hi everyone!
Somebody told me that when it's raining, English speakers say "I wear an umbrella" but it sounds odd to me...
I've looked up my dictionary to find the definition of the word "wear" and it says "to have clothes, shoes, glasses, jewelry etcON your body.
This really puzzles me...
I'd rather say "I use an umbrella" or "I carry an umbrella"
Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
Somebody told me that when it's raining, English speakers say "I wear an umbrella" but it sounds odd to me...
I've looked up my dictionary to find the definition of the word "wear" and it says "to have clothes, shoes, glasses, jewelry etcON your body.
This really puzzles me...
I'd rather say "I use an umbrella" or "I carry an umbrella"
Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
Hi, You're right, and the person who told you that is wrong. Best wishes, Clive
- Hi, You're right, and the person who told you that is wrong.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
You're right, and the person who told you that is wrong.
Best wishes, Clive
You're right, and the person who told you that is wrong.
Best wishes, Clive
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