- 1[usually before noun] (of a thing) damaged or thinner than normal because it is old and has been used a lot an old pair of worn jeans The stone steps were worn and broken. The tapestry is still valuable in spite of its worn condition. see well-worn
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- 2(of a person) looking very tired synonym weary She came out of the ordeal looking thin and worn. see wear Idioms
to be extremely tired
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