worn

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch ständigen Gebrauch beschädigt oder abgenutzt ist, oder eine Person, die müde und erschöpft aussieht.

Describes something that has been damaged or made thinner by continuous use, or someone who looks tired and exhausted.

1. Damaged by useB1formal

   Affected by wear; damaged or made thinner by long use.

   Abgenutzt

   • The old carpet was worn and faded.
   • He wore a worn pair of jeans.
   • The tires on the car are worn and need replacing.

   Synonymeerodedfrayedshabbytatteredthreadbareusedweatheredworn-out

   Antonymefreshmintnewpristineunused

2. Showing effects of overwork or sufferingB2formal

   Showing the wearing effects of overwork, care, or suffering; tired or exhausted.

   Erschöpft

   • She looked worn after a long day at work.
   • His face was worn with worry.
   • The constant stress left him feeling worn and weary.

   Synonymecareworndrawnexhaustedfatiguedhaggardtiredwanweary

   Antonymeenergeticfreshrestedrevived

• Verb, das das Tragen von Kleidung oder Accessoires am Körper bezeichnet oder die allmähliche Abnutzung von etwas mit der Zeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of having clothing or accessories on one's body or causing something to deteriorate over time.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Have on bodyA1formal

   To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on one's body.

   Am Körper tragen

   • She wears a red dress to the party.
   • He wears glasses because of his poor eyesight.
   • What are you wearing to the wedding?

   Synonymedonhave onput onsport

2. Show or displayB1formal

   To display or exhibit something, like an expression or quality.

   Zeigen oder zur Schau tragen

   • She wears a confident smile.
   • He wears his heart on his sleeve.
   • The old building wears its history proudly.

   Synonymebeardisplayexhibitpresentshowsport

3. Cause damage through useB2formal

   To deteriorate or become damaged from prolonged use.

   Abnutzen

   • The carpet has worn thin in high-traffic areas.
   • The tires wore out after 50,000 miles.
   • Constant rubbing wore a hole in the fabric.

   Synonymeabradechafeconsumecorrodedegradedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind

Phrasal-Variantenwear awaywear downwear offwear onwear outwear upon