Meaning of the word worn in English
What does worn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
worn
US /wɔːrn/
UK /wɔːn/
Verb
past participle of
Adjective
1.
damaged and shabby as a result of much use.
Example:
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his knees were encased in worn plus fours
Synonym:
shabby well worn worn out threadbare tattered in tatters in holes ragged frayed patched moth-eaten faded seedy shoddy sorry scruffy dilapidated crumbling broken-down run down tumbledown decrepit deteriorated on its last legs time-worn tatty ratty the worse for wear clapped out grotty raggedy raggedy-ass warby rent
2.
very tired.
Example:
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his face looked worn and old
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