CEFR A2

tire

verb

Meaning

To become weary or exhausted.

Examples

The long journey began to tire the passengers.
He was tired after running a marathon.

Synonyms: weary, exhaust, fatigue, drain

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tire (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪər/

Definition

To become weary or exhausted.

Examples

The long journey began to tire the passengers.
He was tired after running a marathon.
Don't tire yourself out before the big game.

How to Use tire

tire out (phrasal verb): To make someone very tired. — "The children played outside all day and were completely tired out by bedtime."
tire of (prepositional phrase): To become bored or lose interest in something. — "He quickly tired of the repetitive task."

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