tired

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling weary or fatigued, lacking energy or motivation.

  - "I'm tired after a long day at work."
  - "The hike left us all tired but exhilarated."
  - "He looked tired and needed a good night's sleep."

• adjective

  Having had enough; weary of something.

  - "I'm tired of hearing the same argument."
  - "She was tired of living in the same small town."
  - "The children were tired of the same old stories."

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Pronunciation

1. /taɪəd/
   
   
   
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2. /taɪɚd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

exhausted , fatigued , languid , sleepy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tired
sire , tire , pyre , wire , quire

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Variants

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tired , tireder , tiredest , tiredly , tiredness , tirednesses , tire , tires , tiring , dog tired , dog-tired , sick and tired , one tired puppy , tire of , tired of , tires of , tiring of

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Etymology

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Old English teret, from teoran ‘wear out, tire’

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in English with 'tired' as a root is 'unexpectedlytiredness'?

2. The world record for staying awake for the longest time is held by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for 11 days and 25 minutes. He described feeling 'tired' towards the end of his record-breaking feat.

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Related Concepts

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1. exhaustion: A feeling of being drained of energy and strength, often caused by physical or mental exertion.

2. fatigue: A feeling of weariness, often caused by prolonged physical or mental effort.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tired' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental fatigue. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes himself as 'tired and bored' with the lavish parties he attends.

How to Memorize "tired"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself feeling heavy and drained, as if all your energy has been used up. Visualize yourself lying down, resting, and gradually regaining your energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tired' with feelings of weariness, lack of energy, or being drained. You can also associate it with the sensation of needing rest or sleep.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'The Tired Tourist Travels Tiredly Through Towns' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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