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played out
adjective
1. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted (Freq. 1)
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the day's shopping left her exhausted

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he went to bed dog-tired

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was fagged and sweaty

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the trembling of his played out limbs

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felt completely washed-out

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only worn-out horses and cattle

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you look worn out

• Syn:
↑exhausted, ↑dog-tired, ↑fagged, ↑fatigued, ↑spent, ↑washed-out, ↑worn-out, ↑worn out
• Similar to: ↑tired
2. worn out
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a played out deck of cards

• Similar to: ↑worn

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adjective
: worn out, finished, spent, or used up

never seen a limper, dirtier, more played out deck of cards — Hamilton Basso

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ˌplayed ˈout [played out] adjective not before noun (informal)
no longer having any influence or effect

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This country's world role is just about played out.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.