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Physically tired or exhausted
“The worn expression on her face and her tired eyes touched him, and he felt a sense of injustice.”
Damaged and shabby as a result of much use
“Volunteers are needed to repair worn clothing and bag it up to give to the homeless.”
Very widely used
“It is indeed a worn phrase, and yet perfectly appropriate in this case.”
Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Used or second-hand, passed along by its prior user
(of a path) Well trodden
Having an irregular or uneven surface, edge, or outline
Easy to break into small fragments
Of root, too deep to remove
Worn-out and broken-down
Having an edge or point that is not sharp
In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
Advanced in years
Composed of a notably small degree of body fat
Plain or blunt
Past participle for be clothed in
“I do wear mini skirts sometimes but black ones not pink ones!”
Past participle for damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use
“Rough concrete wears the tires down more quickly.”
Past participle for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
Past participle for withstand continued use or life in a specified way
“This carpet is less formal-looking but will wear well.”
Past participle for to tolerate
“For a start you'd have the fossil fuel interests opposing nuclear power generation, but more importantly the Australian public just wouldn't wear it I think.”
Past participle for to exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance)
“In fact, every classical musician had reasons to wear such a smile.”
Past participle for to bore, jade, or cause to be weary or restless
Past participle for to display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing
(of a garment size) Past participle for to wear or require
Past participle for pretend
Past participle for to keep going
Past participle for to force a path through
Past participle for to test the look or fit of (a garment) by wearing it
Past participle for lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Past participle for to annoy or irritate
Past participle for cause persistent distress or anxiety
Past participle for to wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type
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