Word Image
plural: tires
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: a metal hoop that forms the tread of a wheel; a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel
verb: to become weary; to decrease greatly or completely the physical strength of; to wear out the patience or attention of
Word Family
tired
tiredly
tiredness
tiring
tireless
tirelessness
tiresome
overtired
Sentences
I don’t want our walk to tire you too much.
I’m feeling very tired today, so I may take a nap.
Cleaning the yard was a tiresome job.
She sighed tiredly as she continued working.
The man was tireless, running several miles a day before going to his job.
Does your car need new tires now?
My bicycle tires always need more air in them before my rides.
We needed to take our overtired children home after the party.
Digging a garden is very tiring, but rewarding work.
Have you tired of living in the city yet?
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