tire

UK: ˈtaɪə | US: ˈtaɪər

Definition

  1. v. to feel the need for rest or sleep; to exhaust or become exhausted

  2. n. (US spelling of tyre) a rubber covering for a wheel

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Etymology

The verb tire originates from Old English tēorian ("to fail, cease, become weary"), likely influenced by Old Norse týra ("to exhaust"). The sense of physical exhaustion evolved from the idea of being "pulled down" by fatigue. The noun tire (US spelling of tyre) derives separately from attire, referring to the "dressing" of a wheel.

Examples

  1. Long hikes tire me quickly.

  2. She felt too tired to continue working.

  3. The car’s front tire needed replacement.

  4. Children rarely tire of playing games.

  5. His speech tired the audience with its length.