The difference between Hackneyed and Well-worn
When used as adjectives, hackneyed means repeated too often, whereas well-worn means showing signs of wear because of extensive use.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hackneyed and Well-worn
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Hackneyed as an adjective:
repeated too often
Examples:
"The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes."
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Hackneyed as an adjective (dated):
Let out for hire.
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Hackneyed as a verb:
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Well-worn as an adjective:
showing signs of wear because of extensive use
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Well-worn as an adjective (by extension):
trite or hackneyed; repeated too often