tire

Definition

  • n. hoop that covers a wheel
  • v. lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
  • v. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

Word forms

Past tense
tired
Third person singular
tires
Past participle
tired
Present participle
tiring

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I need to buy a new tire for my car because the old one is worn out.

  2. vt.

    The long meeting began to tire everyone, and they struggled to stay focused.

  3. vi.

    After running for an hour, I started to tire and needed a break.