threadbare

Meanings

• adjective

  Worn out or in a state of decay through extensive use.

  - "The old rug in the living room was threadbare."
  - "After years of use, the threadbare jeans were discarded."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɹɛdbɛə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with threadbare
bare , fair , square , there

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Variants

List of all variants of threadbare that leads to same result
threadbare , threadbareness , threadbarenesses , threadbarer , threadbarest

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Etymology

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From Old English 'threowan' meaning to wear out or threadbare, from 'threow' thread.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'threadbare' was first used in English literature in the 1400s.

2. In some cultures, wearing threadbare clothing is seen as a sign of humility or simplicity.

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Related Concepts

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1. worn out: A state of being used extensively and no longer in good condition.

2. decay: A state of deterioration or decline over time.

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Culture

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Threadbare is often used to describe worn-out or aging items, and can have a negative connotation. In literature, it can be used to describe characters or settings that are worn out or past their prime.

How to Memorize "threadbare"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a worn-out rug or pair of jeans to remember the meaning of threadbare.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word threadbare with worn-out or aging items.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word threadbare as 'Things Really Exhausted And Beyond Repair'.

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