tired
pronunciation
How to pronounce tired in British English:
UK [ˈtaɪəd]
How to pronounce tired in American English:
US [ˈtaɪərd]
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- Adjective:
- depleted of strength or energy
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Word Origin
- tired (adj.)
- "exhausted, fatigued, weary," early 15c., past participle adjective from tire (v.).
Example
- 1. No wonder you are tired and hungry .
- 2. The tired children don 't get home until 7 pm .
- 3. Basically , people get worse when they are tired .
- 4. Some will use the excuse of being too tired to get started .
- 5. I arrived at the hut at sunset , and I was very tired .