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well-worn

/wɛl wɔrn/
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Definitions of well-worn
  1. adjective
    showing signs of much wear or use
    synonyms:
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
  2. adjective
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
    unoriginal
    not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual
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