worn out

adjective description

The term "worn out" is commonly used to describe extreme fatigue or the condition of objects that are no longer functional due to extensive use.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)Extremely tired or exhausted due to prolonged effort or activity.

Example

After working a double shift, he felt completely worn out.
She was worn out from studying all night for the exam.

B1General

(informal)No longer functional or useful due to extensive wear and tear.

Example

The old sofa was worn out and needed to be replaced.
Her favorite shoes were worn out after years of daily use.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "worn out":

wear out wearied out weary out burnt out used up worse for wear wear down tuckered out wear on played out burn out washed up gassed out washed out run out broken down on one's last legs run down use up down and out tapped out dried out fed up sick and tired old hat tore up down at heel old sweat