worn
adjective /wɔːn/
/wɔːrn/
- [usually before noun] (of a thing) damaged or thinner than normal because it is old and has been used a lot
- an old pair of worn jeans
- The stone steps were worn and broken.
- The tapestry is still valuable in spite of its worn condition.
Homophones warn | wornwarn wornsee also well worn/wɔːn//wɔːrn/- warn verb
- I thought I should warn him about the risks involved.
- worn verb (past participle of fly)
- This is the first time I've worn this suit.
- worn adjective
- She was wearing a worn old leather jacket.
- (of a person) looking very tired synonym weary
- She came out of the ordeal looking thin and worn.