worn

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été endommagé ou aminci par une utilisation constante, ou une personne qui semble fatiguée et épuisée.

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.

   usé

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

   Synonymeserodedfrayedshabbytatteredthreadbareusedweatheredworn-out

   Antonymesfreshmintnewpristineunused

2. Showing effects of overwork or sufferingB2formal

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

   usé par l'épreuve

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

   Synonymescareworndrawnexhaustedfatiguedhaggardtiredwanweary

   Antonymesenergeticfreshrestedrevived

• Verbe signifiant porter des vêtements ou des accessoires sur le corps, ou subir/causer une usure progressive au fil du temps.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Have on bodyA1formal

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

   porter (sur soi)

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

   Synonymesdonhave onput onsport

2. Show or displayB1formal

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

   Arborer, afficher

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

   Synonymesbeardisplayexhibitpresentshowsport

3. Cause damage through useB2formal

   To deteriorate or become damaged from prolonged use.

   User par l'usage

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradechafeconsumecorrodedegradedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind

Variantes phrasalwear awaywear downwear offwear onwear outwear upon