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worn–out
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
worn–out
(adjective)
worn–out
/
ˈ
woɚn
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
worn–out
/
ˈ
woɚn
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of WORN–OUT
[
more worn–out; most worn–out
]
1
of a thing
:
too old or damaged from use to be used any longer
My jeans were
worn-out
and I needed a new pair.
worn-out
seat cushions
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:
very tired
:
exhausted
I'm
worn-out
after that hike.
The horses are
worn-out
from the long ride.
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