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tired

The correct spelling is tired.

How to pronounce tired

/taɪəd/
verb

IPA: /taɪəd/

Say it like: Tir-ed

The correct spelling is tired. To become sleepy or weary. For example: "I tire of this book."

Usage Examples

I tire of this book.

I'm tired of this

a tired song

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To become sleepy or weary.
  2. 2.To make sleepy or weary.
  3. 3.To become bored or impatient (with).
  4. 4.To bore.
  5. 5.To dress or adorn.

adjective

  1. 1.In need of some rest or sleep.
  2. 2.Fed up, annoyed, irritated, sick of.
  3. 3.Overused, cliché.
  4. 4.Ineffectual; incompetent

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