Well-worn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-worn is an adjective meaning Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.
Meaning
Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Trite or hackneyed; repeated too often.
Example Sentences
Well she's black as coal, but she burn like a fire, And she wrap herself around you like a well-worn tire.
The decay of social norms and status quo systems triggering an authoritarian tightening of the screws is a well-worn pattern throughout human history.
Synonyms for well-worn
Depending on context, synonyms include dog-eared, threadbare, damaged, defective, deteriorated, dilapidated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include timeworn, shopworn, worn, threadbare, tired, unoriginal.
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