worn

[wɔːn]

worn Definition

• 1. damaged or shabby to the point of being no longer usable or effective
• 2. showing the signs of extensive use or wear; not new

Using worn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The carpet was worn and stained.

• Example

  She wore a pair of worn-out shoes.

• Example

  The book's cover was worn from frequent use.

• Example

  The old man's face was deeply lined and worn.

worn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for worn

• threadbare
• frayed
• tattered
• ragged
• faded

Antonyms for worn

• new
• unused
• unworn

Phrases with worn

• worn thin

  become less convincing or acceptable through overuse or repetition

  Example

  His excuses for being late have worn thin.

• worn to a frazzle

  exhausted or extremely tired

  Example

  After working two jobs, she was worn to a frazzle.

• well-worn

  used so much that it is no longer new or interesting

  Example

  The well-worn path led to the river.

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Summary: worn in Brief

'Worn' [wɔːn] describes something that is damaged or shabby to the point of being unusable or ineffective, or showing the signs of extensive use or wear. Examples include 'The carpet was worn and stained.' and 'The old man's face was deeply lined and worn.' Phrases like 'worn thin' imply that something has become less convincing or acceptable through overuse or repetition.