DOG-EARED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

Example: a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; an old book with dog-eared pages

Synonyms

Dog-eared, Eared

🔗 Related Words

dog-ear – A related word in the same word family.

-ed – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with DO

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Words that End with ED ⬅️

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