worn

Definition

  • past participle of 'wear'
  • synonyms: tired, ratty, scruffy

Examples

  • She pleaded until she had 'worn' her parents 'down' and they agreed to let her go to the party.

  • I've 'worn through' two pairs of work shoes since I started this job.

  • She was 'worn out' [='exhausted'] from exercising.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He's runnin' scared right now... I've got to go. You're wrong about Juniper. They love each other and they're going to make it. If you weren't such a worn out old man, you'd know it was true. What do you say, Ellis? I got more stuff. Yeah? Did you find a motor? - Not yet. (..)
    2012 Mud
  • (..) What for? Ward off evil spirits. Bought 'em from a man I called an Indian, but he was a Mexican, said they were seven-league boots worn by the seventh son of the seventh son. Told me they'd turn me into a werewolf, that's a lie. I don't know nothin' about that. They just good luck boots. (..)
    2012 Mud