Cool MateTire
UK /["/ˈtaɪə(r)/","/ˈtaɪəz/","/ˈtaɪəd/","/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈtaɪər/","/ˈtaɪərz/","/ˈtaɪərd/","/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to become tired and feel as if you want to sleep or rest; to make somebody feel this way
In simple words: A round rubber part of a vehicle that rolls on the ground.
Examples
- Her legs were beginning to tire.
- He has made a good recovery but still tires easily.
- Walking even a short distance tires him.
- She found herself tiring more quickly these days.
- Long conversations tired her.
- He went to Harvard—as he never tires of reminding us.
Usage notes
Use 'tire' when talking about vehicles and their wheels. In more formal contexts, you might refer to it as a 'rubber tire'. Avoid using in non-auto contexts.
Grammar pattern
tire + object (e.g., tire a car)
Memory hint
Think of 'tie' - a tire is like a round tie for a car that keeps it running smoothly.
Collocations
- easily
- quickly
- eventually
- begin to
Synonyms
- wheel
- rubber
- tread
- rim
Antonyms
- energize
- refresh
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'tyre' (alternate British spelling).
- Using 'tire' to refer to a tire's pressure instead of 'pressure'.
- Saying 'tire an airplane' instead of 'tire an aircraft' (wrong context).