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Ware vs. Wear vs. Where

ware
Definition

goods; manufactured items or articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: 'silverware', 'software'

Examples

The hosts have beautiful silverware, cookware, and glassware.

wear
Definition

be dressed in

Examples

She was wearing yellow that day

where
Definition

In or at or to what place

Examples

I know where he is

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