Definitions and Examples of worn-out, damaged, broken
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
worn-out
(of an object) Damaged or shabby to the point of being no longer usable.
Example
The worn-out sofa had holes in the cushions and springs that poked through.
Harmed, injured, or impaired.
Example
The damaged car had a dent in the fender and a broken taillight.
No longer in working order; having been fractured or damaged.
Example
The broken vase lay shattered on the floor, its pieces scattered everywhere.
Key Differences: worn-out vs damaged vs broken
- 1Worn-out describes an object that is no longer usable due to damage or wear and tear.
- 2Damaged refers to an object that has been harmed or impaired in some way.
- 3Broken describes an object that is no longer in working order due to damage or fracture.
Effective Usage of worn-out, damaged, broken
- 1Shopping: Use these antonyms to describe items that are in poor condition and should be avoided.
- 2Repair: Use these antonyms to describe items that need fixing or replacement.
- 3Comparison: Use these antonyms to compare the condition of different items.
Remember this!
The antonyms of refurbished describe items that are in poor condition or have not been restored. Worn-out describes an object that is no longer usable, damaged refers to an object that has been harmed or impaired, and broken describes an object that is no longer in working order. Use these antonyms when shopping, repairing, or comparing items.
