Damaged or shabby to the point of being no longer usable
“The living room contained two couches, both worn out and with patches sown into them.”
Having no power or energy left
“It seems like you've been feeling kind of worn out and exhausted - like you just can't get enough sleep.”
(of an idea, method, or system) Used so often or existing for so long as to be considered valueless
“Some will undoubtedly start blaming the people and repeat the worn out excuse that the talk of freedom and democracy is futile for such a people as ours.”
Overused or old
Imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason
Worn out
Which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order
Afflicted by nightmares or anxieties
Unsuitable for, or inconducive to, growing crops or vegetation
Feeling or looking strained as a result of having too many demands made on one
Deprived of the ability to perform natural physical activities
Without hope of recovery
Past participle for to damage, or cause to become damaged, through continued use
“She walked lightly over the cobblestones so as not to wear out her shoes.”
Past participle for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
“What used to happen to me was that work would wear me out physically and mentally.”
Past participle for to use up one's supply of something
“This makes it possible for us to replenish the supply in the existing branches when they wear out the remaining copies they may have.”
Past participle for to oppressively cause someone or something to do too much work
Past participle for to give pain, affliction, or vexation to
Past participle for to wear away or cause damage through applied friction
Past participle for to irk or cause exasperation to
Past participle for to strike or hit repeatedly
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