Kilo Lingo

tired

/ˈtaɪəd/

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Translation

Needing to rest or sleep because you have used a lot of energy.

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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This word is part of lesson 13.