worn (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /wɔːn/

Definition

Damaged and showing signs of age or heavy use.

Examples

• The old leather armchair was soft and worn.

• He wore a worn-out t-shirt and shorts.

• The pages of the book were thin and worn from frequent reading.

How to Use worn

worn out (phrasal verb)

Extremely tired or damaged from overuse. — "The old engine was completely worn out."

worn thin (collocation)

Made thin and damaged by repeated use or friction. — "The knees of his trousers were worn thin."

worn down (prepositional phrase)

Gradually eroded or overcome by persistent effort or pressure. — "The constant noise wore down her patience."

Synonyms of worn

Words with a similar meaning to worn:

• used
• old
• threadbare
• dilapidated

Antonyms of worn

Words with the opposite meaning to worn:

• new
• pristine
• unworn

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