The difference between Hackneyed and Timeworn

When used as adjectives, hackneyed means repeated too often, whereas timeworn means showing the effects of wear due to long use.

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  1. Hackneyed as an adjective:

    repeated too often

    Examples:

    "The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes."

  2. Hackneyed as an adjective (dated):

    Let out for hire.

  1. Hackneyed as a verb:

  1. Timeworn as an adjective:

    Showing the effects of wear due to long use.

  2. Timeworn as an adjective:

    Trite or banal; overused or hackneyed.

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