played out

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played out

The old deck of cards is completely played out.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Worn out, exhausted, or no longer effective: Describes something that is completely used up, depleted of energy, strength, or usefulness, often from overuse or extreme effort. 2. Out of date or no longer fashionable: Can describe an idea, style, or trend that is considered old-fashioned, stale, or no longer interesting.

Usage Examples
  • As an adjective (describing a state of exhaustion):
    • After running the marathon, his legs felt completely played out.
    • The team was played out after the double overtime match.
    • She collapsed on the sofa, played out from the stress of the move.
  • As an adjective (describing something worn or used up):
    • He threw away the played out deck of cards because several were torn.
    • The joke is played out; nobody laughs at it anymore.
    • That musical genre feels played out and needs fresh innovation.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be played out": This is the most common structure, describing the resulting state of being exhausted or depleted.
    • By the final act, the villain's schemes were completely played out and he had no more tricks left.
  • "to play itself out": A related verbal phrase meaning for a process or event to develop and conclude naturally.
    • We decided to let the argument play itself out without intervening.
Variants and Related Words
  • Play out (phrasal verb): To unfold, develop, or happen to a conclusion.
    • Let's see how this situation plays out before we make a decision.
  • Worn-out (adjective): Very similar in meaning, emphasizing physical deterioration or exhaustion.
  • Exhausted (adjective): Drained of strength or energy.
  • Depleted (adjective): Emptied or reduced in resource, strength, or quantity.
Synonyms
  • Exhausted: Drained of energy.
  • Spent: Used up; having no energy or power left.
  • Fatigued: Very tired.
  • Depleted: Emptied or reduced.
  • Outdated: No longer current or fashionable.
Antonyms
  • Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
  • Fresh: New; not worn or exhausted.
  • Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
  • Current: Belonging to the present time; up-to-date.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Run its course / Play out: To develop and finish naturally.
    • The illness had to run its course.
  • At the end of one's rope/tether: To have no more patience or energy left.
    • After dealing with the crisis all night, I was at the end of my tether.
played out

The old deck of cards is completely played out.

Adjective
  1. worn out
    • a played out deck of cards
  2. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
    • the day's shopping left her exhausted
    • he went to bed dog-tired
    • was fagged and sweaty
    • the trembling of his played out limbs
    • felt completely washed-out
    • only worn-out horses and cattle
    • you look worn out

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