US /ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ UK /ˈwɔːn.aʊt/
adj Freq #28085

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use.

    He finally threw out his worn-out running shoes.

  2. 2
    adj

    Extremely tired after a lot of effort.

    The worn-out players lined up to congratulate the other team.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · used so much that it is no... dilapidatedoutwornpast it
2 adj · extremely tired after a lot... exhaustedbeatbusheddog-tired

Etymology

From worn (adjective; and past participle of wear) + out.

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