worn
adjective/wɔːn/
/wɔːrn/
- [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.
Homophones warn | wornwarn wornsee also well worn/wɔːn//wɔːrn/- warn verb
- I thought I should warn him about the risks involved.
- worn verb (past participle of wear)
- This is the first time I've worn this suit.
- worn adjective
- She was wearing a worn old leather jacket.
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- (of a person) looking very tired synonym weary
- She came out of the ordeal looking thin and worn.
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