Tire ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Tire ( verb )

1. Cause to feel weary.
2. Cause to lose interest or energy.
3. Cause to be in need of rest or sleep.
4. Wear out the tread on (a tire).
5. Remove the air from (a tire).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tirer, from latin tirare "draw, pull".

Examples:

1. The long walk tired him.
2. The repetition tired her.
3. The long drive tired us.
4. The truck tires needed to be replaced.
5. He had to tire the tire before changing it.

(As a noun)

Tire ( noun )

1. Cause to feel weary.
2. Cause to lose interest or energy.
3. Cause to be in need of rest or sleep.
4. Wear out the tread on (a tire).
5. Remove the air from (a tire).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tirer, from latin tirare "draw, pull".

Examples:

1. The long walk tired him.
2. The repetition tired her.
3. The long drive tired us.
4. The truck tires needed to be replaced.
5. He had to tire the tire before changing it.