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well-worn

UK
/ˌwel ˈwɔːn/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈwɔrn/

Translations

well-wornadjective
more well-worn
Comp.
most well-worn
Super.
UK
/ˌwel ˈwɔːn/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈwɔrn/
She told a well-worn story that everyone had heard before.
Она рассказала затасканную историю, которую все уже слышали.
He put on his well-worn jacket before going outside.
Он надел свой поношенный пиджак перед выходом на улицу.
Synonyms
timeworn
weathered
used
frayed
battered
shabby
threadbare
worn-out
dog-eared
faded
tattered
shopworn
Antonyms
pristine
new
well-wornpast participle
UK
/ˌwel ˈwɔːn/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈwɔrn/
Functions adjectivally as a past participle (e.g., a well-worn coat).

Definitions

well-wornadjective
Showing signs of extensive use or wear; shabby or faded from frequent use.
He slipped into his well-worn jeans before heading out to the garden.
Frequently used, repeated, or familiar due to overuse (often referring to phrases, ideas, or paths).
She told the story with a well-worn phrase that everyone had heard before.
well-wornpast participle
Showing signs of extensive use or wear; shabby, frayed, or faded from frequent use.
The cottage was filled with well-worn furniture that told its own stories.
Repeated or familiar to the point of being unoriginal or hackneyed.
His speech relied on well-worn clichés about hard work and determination.
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