A1adjective 1K

Tired

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtaɪəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtaɪərd/"]/

Meaning of Tired

feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest

In simple words: Feeling like you want to rest or sleep.

Tired in a sentence

• I feel tired after running for an hour.
• She was too tired to finish her homework.
• The kids seemed tired after playing all day.
• He looked tired when he arrived at the party.
• I am tired of waiting for him to arrive.
• After the long hike, I felt really tired.

How to use Tired

Use 'tired' when describing a need for rest. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal settings where more specific terms like 'fatigued' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

be + tired

Memory hint

Think of 'tire' – like your energy runs out, you're 'tired'.

Related words

Collocations with Tired

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• from
• tired and drawn
• be
• become
• get
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• sick and tired

Synonyms for Tired

• weary

Opposites of Tired

• rested
• energized
• refreshed

Common mistakes with Tired

• Confused with 'tire' as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Incorrectly using 'tired of' with an object that can't be tired.
• Overusing in formal writing where synonyms like 'fatigued' are better.

Frequently asked questions about Tired

What does Tired mean?

Feeling like you want to rest or sleep.

What is the definition of Tired?

feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest

How do you use Tired in a sentence?

I feel tired after running for an hour.

Can you give another example of Tired?

She was too tired to finish her homework.

What are synonyms for Tired?

Common alternatives include weary.

What is the opposite of Tired?

Opposite meanings include rested, energized, refreshed.

What words go with Tired?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, from, tired and drawn, be, become, get, extremely, fairly, very, sick and tired.

What are common mistakes when using Tired?

Confused with 'tire' as a noun instead of an adjective. Incorrectly using 'tired of' with an object that can't be tired. Overusing in formal writing where synonyms like 'fatigued' are better.

How do you pronounce Tired?

US: /["/ˈtaɪərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtaɪəd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tired?

Use 'tired' when describing a need for rest. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal settings where more specific terms like 'fatigued' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Tired?

"Tired" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.