Patched and Threadbare

Patched

Patched adjective - Mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch.

Threadbare and patched are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Threadbare" instead an adjective "Patched".

Nearby Words: patch, patchy, patching

Threadbare

Threadbare adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Patched and threadbare are semantically related. You can use "Patched" instead an adjective "Threadbare".
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