What part of speech is the word wear?

The word "wear" can be a verb or a noun, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Examples:

* Verb: "I wear a hat every day."

* Noun: "The wear and tear on the shoes was evident."

Here, "wear" is a verb in the first sentence, as it describes an action. In the second sentence, "wear" is a noun, referring to the damage or deterioration caused by use.