B1verbhealthemotions
US/taɪr/
UK/taɪə/
to become or make someone feel that they need rest or sleep, or to lose interest
In context
A long walk in the heat will tire you out quickly.
My grandmother tires easily, so she rests in the afternoon.
I never tire of listening to this song, even after hundreds of times.
Words that go with tire
verb + adverb
- tire easilyOlder patients tire easily.
- tire quicklyBeginners tire quickly on steep hills.
verb + preposition
- tire outThe kids tried to tire out the puppy.
- tire ofShe soon tired of city life.
- never tire ofHe never tires of telling this story.
- tire someone outShopping all day tires me out.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The long trip tire me.Correct: The long trip tires me.