wornout
gb/wˈɔɹnaʊt/ us/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
B1
Engels
kimerült, elhasználódott, elnyűtt, elcsépelt, agyonhasznált
B1
1
kimerült
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] feel(s) worn out
I was worn out after the long flight and went straight to bed.
Kimerült voltam a hosszú repülőút után, és rögtön lefeküdtem aludni.
She felt worn out from weeks of late nights and deadlines.
A hetek óta tartó késő esték és határidők miatt kimerültnek érezte magát.
By the end of the day, he looked completely worn out.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I am worn out today.
Ma teljesen kimerült vagyok.
She feels worn out after work.
Munka után kimerültnek érzi magát.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with the verb phrase "wear out" (to make something or someone tired by use).
Betekenis
extremely tired and drained
Woordcombinaties
feel worn out
|be worn out
|completely worn out
|absolutely worn out
|get worn out
|worn out after work
|worn out from stress
|worn out by the trip
|physically worn out
|mentally worn out
Synoniemen
exhausted (More direct and common in both speech and writing.)
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drained (Emphasizes loss of energy, often emotional or mental.)
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wiped out (More informal.)
Antoniemen
refreshed (Rested and full of energy.)
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energetic (Having a lot of energy.)
Thema's
daily_life
|health
|emotions
Definitie
very tired and with no energy
Very tired, with little energy left, especially after hard work, stress, or lack of sleep.
B2
2
elnyűtt
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
a worn-out [item]
He threw away his worn-out sneakers and bought a new pair.
Kidobta az elnyűtt sportcipőjét, és vett egy új párat.
The hotel replaced the worn-out carpets in the hallway.
A szálloda kicserélte a folyosón az elhasználódott szőnyegeket.
This chair is worn out and needs repairing.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My shoes are worn out.
A cipőim már elnyűttek.
They replaced the worn-out sofa.
Kicserélték az elnyűtt kanapét.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use it to mean simply "old"; it implies damage or poor condition from use.
Betekenis
old and damaged from use
Woordcombinaties
worn-out shoes
|worn-out clothes
|worn-out carpet
|worn-out sofa
|worn-out tires
|worn-out equipment
|worn-out furniture
|worn-out book
|worn-out bag
|worn-out old coat
Synoniemen
threadbare (Especially for fabric that has become thin and shabby.)
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dilapidated (Stronger; often for buildings or larger structures.)
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shabby (General untidy, worn condition; slightly more judgmental.)
Antoniemen
new (Not used before.)
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good-as-new (In excellent condition, like new.)
Thema's
daily_life
|clothing
|home
Definitie
old and not good anymore because it was used a lot
In poor condition because it has been used for a long time; thin, frayed, or broken from wear.
B2
3
elcsépelt
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
a worn-out [idea/joke/excuse/cliché]
The movie relies on worn-out clichés instead of real character development.
A film valódi jellemfejlődés helyett elcsépelt klisékre épít.
He gave the same worn-out excuse again.
Megint ugyanazzal az elcsépelt kifogással állt elő.
Her speech avoided worn-out slogans and sounded genuinely thoughtful.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
That joke is worn out.
Ez a vicc már elcsépelt.
He used a worn-out excuse.
Elcsépelt kifogással állt elő.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with "old"; "worn-out" here means "overused," not just "from the past."
Betekenis
overused and no longer effective
Woordcombinaties
worn-out cliché
|worn-out joke
|worn-out excuse
|worn-out idea
|worn-out phrase
|worn-out argument
|worn-out stereotype
|worn-out plot
|worn-out routine
|worn-out line
Synoniemen
hackneyed (More formal; common in writing about language and ideas.)
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trite (Emphasizes dullness and lack of originality.)
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overused (Straightforward, slightly less expressive.)
Antoniemen
fresh (New and interesting; not overused.)
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original (New and not copied or repeated.)
Thema's
communication
|media
|education
Definitie
used too many times, so it is not interesting or effective anymore
Used so often that it has become unoriginal, unconvincing, or boring.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
wornout
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
US/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
wornout (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (wornout)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: wornout
- Comparative: wornouter
- Superlative: wornoutest
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