Tire

usgb/ˈtaɪər/
verb

To become or make someone weary or exhausted.

After a long day at work, he was terribly tired.
Visual representation of "tire" - to become or make someone weary or exhausted

Often appears as...

  • tire someone out
  • tire easily
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Visual representation of "tire"
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Physical Activity

Often used when someone is tired due to physical work or exercise.

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The hike through the mountains really tired me out.
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Not Only Sleep

'Tired' doesn't always mean needing sleep; it can mean needing a break.

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After studying for hours, I'm tired but not sleepy.
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