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tire1
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- pronunciation:
- taIr
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tires, tiring, tired |
| definition 1: |
When something tires you, it uses a lot of your strength and energy. It makes you need to rest.
The long hike tired all the kids, and they slept well at camp that night.- synonyms:
- exhaust
- similar words:
- drain, weaken, wind
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| definition 2: |
When something tires you, like a boring book or movie, it makes you want to go to sleep or just do something else. It doesn't interest you or keep your interest.
The long speech tired everybody in the audience.- synonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- exhaust, wear
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| definition 3: |
When a person tires easily, they quickly feel sleepy or weak when they try to do things.
Mr. Ellis is getting old now and tires easily.- similar words:
- weaken
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