worn
worn /w'ɔːrn/
1
Worn is the past participle of wear.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Worn is used to describe something that is damaged or thin because it is old and has been used a lot.
Worn rugs increase the danger of tripping...
3 [ADJ] v-link ADJ
If someone looks worn, they look tired and old.
She was looking very haggard and worn.
4
see also well-wornworn out
also worn-out
1 [ADJ]
Something that is worn out is so old, damaged, or thin from use that it cannot be used any more.
...the car's worn out tyres.
...faded bits of worn-out clothing.
2 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
Someone who is worn out is extremely tired after hard work or a difficult or unpleasant experience.
Before the race, he is fine. But afterwards he is worn out.
= exhausted
1
Worn is the past participle of wear.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Worn is used to describe something that is damaged or thin because it is old and has been used a lot.
Worn rugs increase the danger of tripping...
3 [ADJ] v-link ADJ
If someone looks worn, they look tired and old.
She was looking very haggard and worn.
4
see also well-wornworn out
also worn-out
1 [ADJ]
Something that is worn out is so old, damaged, or thin from use that it cannot be used any more.
...the car's worn out tyres.
...faded bits of worn-out clothing.
2 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
Someone who is worn out is extremely tired after hard work or a difficult or unpleasant experience.
Before the race, he is fine. But afterwards he is worn out.
= exhausted