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tire
1[ tahyuhr ]
verb (used with object)
- to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue (often followed by out ):
The long walk tired him.
- to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore:
Your stories tire me.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to have the strength reduced or exhausted, as by labor or exertion; become fatigued; be sleepy.
- to have one's appreciation, interest, patience, etc., exhausted; become or be weary; become bored (usually followed by of ):
He soon tired of playing billiards.
noun
- British Dialect. fatigue.
tire
2[ tahyuhr ]
noun
- a ring or band of rubber, either solid or hollow and inflated, or of metal, placed over the rim of a wheel to provide traction, resistance to wear, or other desirable properties.
- a metal band attached to the outside of the felloes and forming the tread of a wagon wheel.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with tires.
tire
3[ tahyuhr ]
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- Obsolete. to attire or array.
noun
- Archaic. a headdress.
- Obsolete. attire or dress.
tire
1/ ˈٲɪə /
verb
- tr to reduce the energy of, esp by exertion; weary
- tr; often passive to reduce the tolerance of; bore or irritate
I'm tired of the children's chatter
- intr to become wearied or bored; flag
tire
2/ ˈٲɪə /
noun
- the US spelling of tyre
tire
3/ ˈٲɪə /
verb
- an archaic word for attire
Derived Forms
- ˈپԲ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tire1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tire1
Example Sentences
“We are tired of abusers getting slapped on the wrist. Animal cruelty needs to be taken more seriously, with harsher penalties.”
“Our two best players missed layups at the end. I don’t think they missed layups because they were tired,” he said.
Car parts are cleverly woven into the decor, with vintage grills and steering wheels displayed as industrial artwork, while stacked tires serve as the base for glass-top tables.
We try to turn next to nothing into something, but even the imagination is tired.
She was resting on her bed, tired from days of attending Paris Fashion Week events, when she heard stomping up the stairs.
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