tire

/ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/

In American English, the word is spelled "tire" for both the rubber wheel and the act of becoming sleepy. In British English, the rubber wheel is spelled "tyre," while the verb meaning to become exhausted remains "tire." When using the verb, remember that "tiring" describes something that makes you tired (e.g., "a tiring day"), whereas "tired" describes how you feel (e.g., "I am tired").

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in a corporate meeting while Eleanor is at home.

Eleanor Smith

DAVID YOUR TIRE IS COMPLETELY FLAT IN THE DRIVEWAY

David Smith

Omg. I'm totally slammed right now, can you just leave it?

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Eleanor uses all-caps to reflect her technological illiteracy and overbearing nature. David uses the corporate slang 'slammed' (meaning extremely busy) to deflect his mother's urgent observation about his car.

Meanings

noun

A rubber ring that fits around a wheel rim, filled with air, used on vehicles.

"I need to replace the front left tire on my car."

verb (intransitive)

To become weary or exhausted; to lose interest or enthusiasm.

"The toddler began to tire after a long day at the zoo."

verb (transitive)

To make someone feel exhausted or bored.

"The constant noise of the city began to tire her."

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