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Wither vs Worn - What's the difference?

wither | worn |

As verbs the difference between wither and worn

is that wither is to go against, resist; oppose while worn is past participle of lang=en.

As an adverb wither

is against, in opposition to.

As an adjective worn is

damaged and shabby as a result of much use.

wither

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl), from (etyl) .

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (obsolete, or, chiefly in compounds) Against, in opposition to.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) (m), from (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To go against, resist; oppose.

    • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) (m), .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
  • To cause to shrivel or dry up.
  • * Bible, Matthew xii. 10
    • There was a man which had his hand withered .
  • * Shakespeare
    • This is man, old, wrinkled, faded, withered .
  • * Dryden
    • now warm in love, now with'ring in the grave
  • (figurative) To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
  • * Byron
    • names that must not wither
  • * Cowper
    • States thrive or wither as moons wax and wane.
  • To become helpless due to emotion.
  • To make helpless due to emotion.
    • Usage notes
    * Not to be confused with whither .

    Anagrams

    * whiter, writhe

    worn

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • damaged and shabby as a result of much use

    • Verb

    (head)

    • Derived terms

    * outworn * worn out