GRE Vocabulary

GRE Word: Hackneyed - Meaning, Synonyms and Example

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hackneyed (adjective)

Meaning

Hackneyed: overused.

Synonyms

clichéd, stale

Example Sentence

The story relied on hackneyed phrases.

Memory Tip

Make a flashcard: write hackneyed on one side and the meaning with your own sentence on the other. Review it three times this week.