WORN Meaning and
Definition
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Worn is an adjective that describes something that has been used, utilized, or experienced to the point of showing signs of age, damage, or fatigue. It implies that the item or individual has undergone natural wear and tear, resulting in a diminished quality or appearance. When something is worn, it typically suggests that it is no longer in its original pristine condition.
Regarding physical objects, worn can refer to garments, shoes, or accessories that have endured repeated use or exposure, causing fabric fraying, discoloration, or holes. For instance, a worn out pair of sneakers would have visible signs of usage, such as worn-out soles, faded color, or scuffed surfaces. Similarly, a worn book might have tattered edges, dog-eared pages, or a faded cover due to repeated reading and handling.
In a broader context, worn can also describe the state of fatigue or exhaustion in a person or animal, often resulting from strenuous activities or prolonged hardships. Emotionally, someone may appear worn if they have experienced significant stress, sadness, or mental anguish over a prolonged period, reflecting in their physical appearance and demeanor.
Overall, worn encompasses the concept of aged and used, suggesting a certain level of physical or emotional depletion due to extended and repeated use or exposure to external forces.
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• To wear away, to consume; to impair or diminish by gradual decay; to wear out, to endure to the end of its existence; to come or bring to an end; to harass; to wear off, to pass away by degrees; to go off gradually; wear and tear, loss or waste by use.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of WORN
The word "worn" originated from the Old English word "weornian", which means "to become or make worn". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*wernijaną". The etymology of "worn" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*wer-" or "*werǝ-", which conveys the notion of "to wear, tear, or consume". The word has evolved and remained consistent in its meaning throughout history, referring to the process of something becoming worn out or showing signs of use.
Idioms with the word WORN
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worn to a frazzle
The idiom "worn to a frazzle" is used to describe someone who is extremely exhausted, both physically and mentally. It suggests that the person has been pushed to the limits of their endurance or strength, resulting in extreme fatigue or burnout.
Similar spelling words for WORN
- Oriana,
- Aerin,
- warren,
- urian,
- ARINI,
- Ouarine,
- aryan,
- Arieana,
- Eirene,
- Warine,
- Irayna,
- Arna,
- Arran,
- Erwyn,
- ureine,
- euryon,
- Eiren,
- Airyn,
- yarn,
- Yarona,
- Orren,
- Erynn,
- irena,
- Ahron,
- out-worn,
- Iren,
- arraign,
- Warna,
- dog-iron,
- Arrian,
- IRIN,
- AORN,
- erwinia,
- Aarron,
- Ariane,
- Eirian,
- Arrin,
- Arien,
- war-worn,
- Aran,
- Urainia,
- aranea,
- Arny,
- Aeron,
- Arnoux,
- irani,
- Arion,
- erne,
- Orn,
- Ariana,
- erewhon,
- Orrin,
- oran,
- Yronne,
- Eirynn,
- Erna,
- ariane-5,
- Oron,
- Erwynn,
- ariano,
- iron-on,
- Aeran,
- Arene,
- Erena,
- EHRN,
- leg-iron,
- Auron,
- 1-iron,
- Irian,
- Orane,
- araneae,
- Arne,
- Airin,
- Orania,
- urinae,
- Aarane,
- Eireann,
- Arwyn,
- Oryon,
- 7-iron,
- Erinna,
- Arnie,
- Oreana,
- Arianie,
- Aruna,
- Aaryn,
- aronia,
- Aryane,
- Wern,
- YRRN,
- Eryn,
- Irien,
- errhine,
- ARWN,
- Irwina,
- orion,
- URANI,
- auryn,
- earn,
- Ayron,
- Arney,
- Uranya,
- arrhinia,
- Aryanne,
- yarn-dye,
- Urien,
- Yaryna,
- Ahran,
- Arnow,
- Arian,
- Oriane,
- Box-iron,
- Yren,
- Eireen,
- Irina,
- Aren,
- Arnau,
- Arina,
- Orna,
- Warrin,
- Oryna,
- Yaron,
- Aaronn,
- Arriana,
- uranie,
- irn-bru,
- Eirinn,
- 5-iron,
- Irwinn,
- Iriana,
- Yerne,
- Arona,
- Erno,
- AERONI,
- Uraniya,
- Irenea,
- Orianne,
- Aaren,
- aranya,
- Arnoe,
- iron,
- pig-iron,
- Orwynn,
- Aryanie,
- Aarona,
- Yern,
- Arianna,
- yiren,
- IRN,
- irony,
- warn,
- Arnou,
- Erwinn,
- Aurene,
- Irine,
- Aerynne,
- Aryana,
- WARIN,
- arhinia,
- yorn,
- Eirin,
- Irenee,
- Arren,
- arno,
- Erwin,
- Irwyn,
- Yerina,
- arena,
- ern,
- Arun,
- yearny,
- Orran,
- Erwina,
- Wayworn,
- IRNA,
- Orin,
- iran,
- Arwin,
- Arionna,
- Yarina,
- Arwen,
- Ouranie,
- warenne,
- Orina,
- Orianna,
- Aryonna,
- Eirwen,
- Ireene,
- Arianne,
- Ourania,
- Aeryn,
- Ayren,
- Erina,
- Erene,
- 2-iron,
- Tue-iron,
- warnie,
- 6-iron,
- IRWNO,
- Aaran,
- whereon,
- Arnowe,
- URAN,
- IRWNN,
- Airen,
- Oren,
- Irenio,
- re-warn,
- Eran,
- Irene,
- EURON,
- urine,
- iron-ore,
- Aireen,
- Arnee,
- yearn,
- Erin,
- Arn,
- Arenae,
- Urena,
- urn,
- orena,
- Aryanna,
- Arinne,
- arawn,
- Irwin,
- Eirena,
- Iryna,
- orono,
- 4-iron,
- worn-out,
- Arin,
- mid-iron,
- Aurin,
- Erenow,
- Aronne,
- Eron,
- Erinne,
- Auriana,
- Awarn,
- wherein,
- Erinn,
- Arni,
- worm,
- Aarin,
- warne,
- Aron,
- Eiryn,
- Erron,
- Arron,
- Ahren,
- aren\'t,
- Aryon,
- Eyren,
- Airina,
- Ernie,
- Ireneo,
- aaron,
- Ireen,
- urania,
- Orwin,
- Araignee.
Conjugate verb Worn
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