Tires: meaning, definitions and examples

This word can also mean to become tired or to cause someone to become tired. It is commonly used in general conversation.

• The long hike really tires me out
• After a long day at work, she tires easily

Duplicate entry - Refer to the first entry for context and examples.

• As mentioned earlier, the front tire of my bike is flat.
• We need to replace the old tires on the car before the trip.

Use when talking about being extremely tired or when referring to the emissions from a vehicle.

• After the marathon, I felt completely exhausted.
• The car's exhaust system needs to be checked for leaks.

Use when feeling tired, usually emotionally or mentally drained. It often implies a deeper, more prolonged sense of fatigue than 'exhausted'.

• She felt weary after working long hours for several days without a break.
• He had a weary look in his eyes, as if life's hardships had worn him down.