Translations

wornadjective
more worn
Comp.
most worn
Super.
He traded in his worn backpack for a new one.
Il a échangé son sac à dos usé contre un nouveau.
After weeks of overtime, the nurses looked noticeably worn.
Après des semaines d'heures supplémentaires, les infirmières avaient l'air visiblement épuisées.
wornpast participle
This necklace has been worn by generations of women in the family.
Ce collier a été porté par des générations de femmes dans la famille.
wearverb

worn

Past Participle

wore
Past Simple
worn
Past Participle
wearing
Gerund
UK
/weə/
US
/wer/
supporterSens figuré: endurer ou tolérer.
She wore the criticism with patience and grace.
Elle a supporté les critiques avec patience et grâce.
arborerPour une expression, un sourire, un air.
He always wears a smile, no matter the situation.
Il arbore toujours un sourire, quelle que soit la situation.
She decided to wear a red dress to the party.
Elle a décidé de porter une robe rouge pour la soirée.
résisterS'emploie pour un objet qui reste en bon état malgré l'usage.
These boots have worn well despite years of heavy use.
Ces bottes ont bien résisté malgré des années d'utilisation intensive.
userSens transitif: rendre moins résistant ou abîmer par l'usage.
The constant friction will wear the fabric thin over time.
Le frottement constant usera le tissu avec le temps.
Synonyms
Antonyms
take off

Definitions

wornadjective
Damaged, frayed, or shabby through long or hard use.
He traded in his worn backpack for a new one.
Exhausted or fatigued, especially as a result of stress or overwork.
After weeks of overtime, the nurses looked noticeably worn.
wornpast participle
Past participle of the verb "wear".
This necklace has been worn by generations of women in the family.
wearverb
To have clothing, jewelry, etc., on one's body.
She decided to wear a red dress to the party.
To cause to deteriorate or become damaged through use or exposure.
The constant friction will wear the fabric thin over time.
To display or show a particular expression or appearance.
He always wears a smile, no matter the situation.
To endure or tolerate something over a period of time.
She wore the criticism with patience and grace.
To last or remain in good condition over time.
These boots have worn well despite years of heavy use.