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Meaning of tire
The primary meaning of the word "tire" is to become or feel extremely tired or exhausted.
Etymology of tire
The word "tire" has its origin in Old French "tirer" meaning to pull or drag, which is derived from Latin "tirare" with the same meaning
Historically, the word "tire" referred to the iron ring surrounding a wheel, and later it came to include the rubber ring
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of becoming exhausted or weary
Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
weary
spent
drained
worn out
sleepy
drowsy
lethargic
sluggish
languid
listless
weak
enfeebled
debilitated
frail
fragile
tired
sleepy
somnolent
torpid
indolent
lazy
inert
inactive
dormant
apathetic
lethargic
comatose
somnambulant
dozy
groggy
heavy-eyed
bedraggled
jaded
fagged
done in
all in
burned out
played out
spent
prostrate
collapse
breakdown
Definitions
- To become or feel extremely tired or exhausted
- * To lose interest or enthusiasm due to something being too long, repetitive, or boring
- * A rubber ring surrounding a wheel, typically filled with air, used on vehicles
Usage Examples
- After working for 12 hours, I tire easily and need to rest
- * The hikers began to tire as they climbed the steep mountain
- * The tire on my car is worn out and needs to be replaced