tired

Everyday

1. Needing rest or sleep because you have used a lot of energy. tree →
2. Tired of something: bored or annoyed with it because it has gone on too long. tree →
3. Old and used too much: tired old shoes (less common). tree →

In the lessons

In health lessons: being tired means your body needs sleep; children need about 9–12 hours a night; screens before bed make you more tired the next day. In safety: tired people make mistakes, so rest before long trips. In stories a tired character slows down or falls asleep. Phrases: tired out, sick and tired of, tired of waiting, feel tired, get tired.

Examples

• I'm tired after the long walk. tree →
• The baby is tired and needs a nap. tree →
• We were tired out after sports day. tree →
• I'm tired of waiting for the bus. tree →
• If you feel tired, go to bed earlier. tree →
• Her legs were tired after the race. tree →
• He is sick and tired of the same game. tree →
• Tired drivers should stop and rest. tree →
• I am tired of watching it. tree →

Note

An adjective made from the verb «tire» (to make or become tired). Both «more tired» and «tireder» are heard; «more tired» is safer. «Tired» (needs rest) vs «tiring» (makes you tired): a tiring day makes you tired. A «tyre» or «tire» (US) is a wheel cover — a different word.