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worn

worn

Meaning of worn

English

damaged or thin from long use

Deutsch

durch Gebrauch abgenutzt oder verschlissen

worn

Pronunciation

British English
/wɔːn/
American English
/wɔrn/

worn with German translation

worn usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My old shoes are worn out.

Meine alten Schuhe sind abgetragen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The coat looks worn.

Der Mantel sieht abgetragen aus.

worn synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between worn, worn-out, well-worn, shabby, threadbare, and second-hand

W
🇬🇧English
worn-out

Stronger: worn so much it is no longer usable.

often

ENI threw out my worn-out sneakers.

W
🇬🇧English
well-worn

Much used, often in a fond way.

rare word

ENHe loves his well-worn leather jacket.

S
🇬🇧English
shabby

Old and untidy-looking from long use.

often

ENHe wore a shabby old coat.

Advanced: broader words

T
🇬🇧English
threadbare

Worn so thin the threads show; literary.

rare word

ENThe carpet was threadbare.

S
🇬🇧English
second-hand

Previously owned; not necessarily showing wear.

often

ENI bought a second-hand bike.

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What does worn mean?

damaged or thin from long use

How do you pronounce worn?

worn is pronounced [wɔːn].

How is worn used in a sentence?

Meine alten Schuhe sind abgetragen. Translation: My old shoes are worn out.

Is worn part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, worn can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is worn part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, worn can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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