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Hackneyed

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Worn out or overused; lacking originality; cliché.

Sample Sentence: The writer's use of hackneyed phrases made the story predictable and uninteresting.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To make something appear hackneyed.

Sample Sentence: The overuse of special effects in the movie hackneyed the storyline.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A hackneyed expression or idea.

Sample Sentence: The public grew tired of hearing the same hackneyed promises from the politician.

Sense 2:

Diverse locally owned businesses and services in Hackney, a borough in London, England.

Sample Sentence: The Hackneyed area is known for its vibrant community and countless independent shops.

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