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- Dictionaryworn/wɔːn/
verb
- 1. past participle of wear
adjective
- 1. damaged and shabby as a result of much use: "his knees were encased in worn plus fours" Similar Opposite
- 2. very tired: "his face looked worn and old" Similar Opposite
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WORN definition: 1. past participle of wear 2. damaged because of continuous use: 3. very tired, and seeming old : . Learn more.
Worn definition: diminished in value or usefulness through wear, use, handling, etc.. See examples of WORN used in a sentence.
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn. raddled, worn-out. used until no longer useful.
1. Affected or damaged by wear or use: the worn pockets on a jacket. 2. Showing the wearing effects of overwork, worry, or suffering: a pale, worn face. [Middle English, past participle of weren, to wear; see wear .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
The meaning of WORN is past participle of wear.
Worn is used to describe something that is damaged or thin because it is old and has been used a lot. Worn rugs increase the danger of tripping. Most of the trek is along worn paths.
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.
WORN definition: 1. Worn clothing or objects have been used a lot and show damage: 2. past participle of wear. Learn more.
v. to have on the body as clothing, covering, or ornament:[ ~ + object] He wore his best suit to the funeral. She's wearing my ring on her finger. to bear or have in one's aspect or appearance:[ ~ + object] She wore an angry expression on her face.
Jun 12, 2024 · worn (comparative more worn, superlative most worn) Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.
