worn

/wɔ:n/

Definition

Adjective:
- Affected by wear; damaged by long use: Describing something that shows signs of deterioration, thinning, or damage from extensive or prolonged use.
- Showing the wearing effects of overwork, care, or suffering: Describing a person's appearance that looks tired, strained, or aged due to exhaustion, worry, or hardship.

Usage and Examples

Adjective (Describing Objects):
- The worn carpet needed to be replaced. (The carpet was damaged and thin from long use.)
- He slipped the book into his worn jacket pocket. (The pocket of his jacket was frayed or thin from use.)
Adjective (Describing People or Appearances):
- After the long journey, her face looked worn. (Her face appeared tired and strained.)
- The doctor had a kind but worn expression. (The doctor's expression showed signs of fatigue or care.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

"worn out": Extremely tired or exhausted; also used for objects that are so damaged by use as to be useless.
- I was completely worn out after moving all the boxes. (I was extremely exhausted.)
- These shoes are worn out; I need a new pair. (These shoes are too damaged to be used anymore.)
"worn down": Reduced or weakened gradually through persistent pressure or use.
- Her resistance was worn down by their constant arguments. (Her resistance was gradually weakened.)
- The steps were worn down by centuries of footsteps. (The steps were eroded from long use.)

Variants and Related Words

Wear (verb): To have on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection; to deteriorate through use.
Wear and tear (noun phrase): The damage that happens to something through ordinary use over time.
Well-worn (adjective): Showing signs of extensive use, often implying something is familiar, comfortable, or classic.
- He gave a well-worn excuse. (He gave an excuse that is often used and familiar.)
- A well-worn path led to the cottage. (A path clearly established by much use.)

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Related Phrases and Idioms

Worn to a frazzle: Extremely tired or exhausted.
- By the end of the week, I'm worn to a frazzle.
Worn thin: Weakened or made less effective through overuse (often for non-physical things like patience or excuses).
- His patience had worn thin. (He was becoming impatient.)
The worn path/track: A route that is commonly used and therefore clearly visible.
- They followed the worn track through the woods.

Adjective

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
- looking careworn as she bent over her mending
- her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness
- that raddled but still noble face
- shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face- Charles Dickens
affected by wear; damaged by long use
- worn threads on the screw
- a worn suit
- the worn pockets on the jacket

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