Meaning
Needing to rest or sleep because you have used a lot of energy.
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Word origin
From Old English teorian, meaning to fail or grow weak.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- teorian
Examples
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"Tired" shows you need to rest or sleep.
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Here "tired" describes the dog that needed to rest.
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"Tired" tells you her body wanted rest.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 10: tired, wall, chief and 7 more words.