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TATTERED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Ruined or disrupted

Example:

my torn and tattered past

Synonyms:

shattered; tattered

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

destroyed (spoiled or ruined or demolished)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

Example:

a tatterdemalion prince

Synonyms:

tatterdemalion; tattered

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

worn (affected by wear; damaged by long use)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb tatter

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