tired
Translation
tired, weary, fed up
Examples
I feel very tired today.
I feel very tired today.
I'm tired of hearing the same excuses.
I'm tired of hearing the same excuses.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) tired to feel weary I am very tired.
((to be)) tired of (sth./-ing) to be fed up with (sth.) She is tired of his complaints.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weary, exhausted; Antonyms: energetic, rested
Etymology
From Old English 'tiorian' meaning 'to fail, cease', referring to a state where one's energy has failed.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car tire that has gone flat and is too 'tired' to roll any further.