Definition of the word worn out

Definition of the word worn out

Pronunciation of vocabulary worn out

worn outadjective
mòn
/ˌwɔːn ˈaʊt//ˌwɔːrn ˈaʊt/

Origin of the word worn out

The phrase "worn out" can be traced back to the Old English word "weorn", which meant "used up", "consumed", or "wasted". The root of this word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "wuraz", meaning "to wear". The Old English word "weorn" evolved into Middle English "wern", which carried the same meaning. The term began to be used as part of the compound word "wernenowe", meaning "something that has been used or worn until it is no longer useful". This compound word eventually broke down into its component parts, and "worn" as a standalone adjective came into use in the 16th century. The phrase "worn out" is a combination of the words "worn" and "out", meaning "completely used up or exhausted". In summary, the origin of the term "worn out" can be traced back to the Old English word "weorn", which evolved into Middle English "wern" and eventually became the standalone adjective "worn" in modern English. The term "worn out" came into use as a combination of these words in the 16th century.

Example of vocabulary worn outnamespace

badly damaged and/or no longer useful because it has been used a lot

bị hư hỏng nặng và/hoặc không còn hữu ích nữa vì đã được sử dụng nhiều

These shoes are worn out.
Đôi giày này đã cũ rồi.
the gradual replacement of worn-out equipment
việc thay thế dần dần các thiết bị đã cũ
a speech full of worn-out old clichés
một bài phát biểu đầy những câu sáo rỗng cũ rích

looking or feeling very tired, especially as a result of hard work or physical exercise

trông hoặc cảm thấy rất mệt mỏi, đặc biệt là do làm việc chăm chỉ hoặc tập thể dục

Can we sit down? I'm worn out.
Chúng ta có thể ngồi xuống được không? Tôi mệt quá.
She got absolutely worn out looking after the children.
Cô ấy thực sự kiệt sức khi phải chăm sóc bọn trẻ.