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\ ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t 
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\Definition of worn-out
: exhausted or used up by or as if by wear
Synonyms & Antonyms for worn-out
Synonyms
- all in,
- aweary
- [archaic],
- beat,
- beaten,
- bleary,
- burned-out
- (or burnt-out),
- bushed,
- dead,
- done,
- drained,
- exhausted,
- fatigued,
- jaded,
- knackered
- [British],
- limp,
- logy
- (also loggy),
- played out,
- pooped
- [slang],
- prostrate,
- spent,
- tapped out,
- tired,
- tuckered (out),
- washed-out,
- wearied,
- weary,
- wiped out,
- worn
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worn-out
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of worn-out
of a thing : too old or damaged from use to be used any longer
: very tired
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worn-out
adjective\ ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t \
Kids Definition of worn-out
1 : useless from long or hard wear
worn-out sneakers
2 : very weary
The long trip left us worn-out.
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