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worn–out
adjective \ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t\
of a thing : too old or damaged from use to be used any longer
: very tired
Full Definition of WORN-OUT
: exhausted or used up by or as if by wear
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First Known Use of WORN-OUT
15th century
Related to WORN-OUT
- Synonyms
- all in, aweary [archaic], beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, done in, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered [British], limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, wiped out, worn, worn-out
- Antonyms
- unwearied
WORN-OUT Defined for Kids
worn–out
adjective \ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t\
Definition of WORN-OUT for Kids
1
: useless from long or hard wear <worn-out sneakers>
2
: very weary <The long trip left us worn-out.>
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