Definition and meaning of English word "tired"
tired
/ˈtaɪərd/
Meaning
AdjectiveIn need of some rest or sleep.
How to use
The adjective 'tired' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a state of physical or mental exhaustion. A learner should note that 'tired' often collocates with verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'be', and its usage can be nuanced by adverbs such as 'extremely', 'very', or 'quite'. For instance, 'I'm feeling extremely tired after working late hours.'
🇬🇧 English
tired
Example
The child is tired after playing outside.
I'm tired of waiting in line.
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Common phrases
- feel tired— to experience tiredness
- look tired— to appear tired
- get tired— to become tired
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Frequency rank: #464 in English
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The English word "tired" means "tired" in English.
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