English · Common Verbs
worn
/wɔːn/
[/wɔːn/]
past participle of wear
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'wear': used with 'have' to show clothing has been on the body, or something is damaged by use.
Example
These shoes have been worn so often that the soles are now thin and almost smooth.
These shoes have been worn so often that the soles are now thin and almost smooth.
Etymology
From Old English 'geworen', past participle of 'werian' (to wear).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses; as an adjective it means damaged or tired from use.