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Anintita Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference among these words?

worn out, out of order, broken, defective, haywire, dysfunctional

I am always confused how to use them correctly.
Thank you.
  

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Worn out shoes / clothing / soft toys (used too long) out of order - elevators / shared printers / ATM machines - electro-mechanical devices used by a group of people. It waits for a technician to repair it. broken - cups, glass, toys, windows, hearts (allegorical) - in several pieces defective = a new device that does not work and is returned to the store haywire - a device that behaves erratically dysfunctional - families, people who function abnormally.

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  • Worn out shoes / clothing / soft toys (used too long) out of order - elevators / shared printers / ATM machines - electro-mechanical devices used by a group of people.
  • It waits for a technician to repair it.
  • broken - cups, glass, toys, windows, hearts (allegorical) - in several pieces defective = a new device that does not work and is returned to the store haywire - a device that behaves erratically dysfunctional - families, people who function abnormally.
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