adj
worn
wawn
adj
1
Damaged, thin, or shabby from long use.
"The stairs had worn grooves from decades of foot traffic."
"He wore a pair of worn, comfortable jeans."
2
Exhausted or drained, whether physically or emotionally.
"She looked worn after the long shift."
How to Use Worn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing the effects of long use or exhaustion.
Common pairings
worn out
well-worn
worn thin
Word Forms
more worn comparative, most worn superlative
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Etymology
The past participle of "wear," shaped by analogy with similar verbs like "tear" (torn) and "swear" (sworn).