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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