worn-out
|worn/out|
B2
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/wɔrn aʊt/
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/wɔːn aʊt/
(wear)
to have on
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worn-out' originates from the Old English word 'werian,' meaning 'to wear.'
Historical Evolution
'werian' transformed into the Middle English word 'weren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wear.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or have on the body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exhausted or deteriorated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being very tired or exhausted.
After the long hike, I felt completely worn-out.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39