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Tired

UK /["/ˈtaɪəd/"]/US /["/ˈtaɪərd/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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'.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • weary

Antonyms

  • rested
  • energized
  • refreshed

Common mistakes

  • 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.