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单词 tire
释义

tire

1 of 4

verb (1)

ˈtī(-ə)r How to pronounce tire (audio)
tired; tiring

intransitive verb

: to become weary

transitive verb

1
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
2
: to wear out the patience of : bore

tire

2 of 4

noun (1)

often attributive
1
: a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air
2
: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel

tire

3 of 4

noun (2)

1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : a woman's headband or hair ornament

tire

4 of 4

verb (2)

tired; tiring

transitive verb

1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : to adorn (the hair) with an ornament

Synonyms

Verb (1)

  • debilitate
  • devitalize
  • enervate
  • enfeeble
  • etiolate
  • prostrate
  • sap
  • soften
  • waste
  • weaken
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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian

Noun (1)

Middle English, probably from tire entry 3

Noun (2)

Middle English, short for attire

First Known Use

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tire 1 of 2

verb

ˈtīr How to pronounce tire (audio)
tired; tiring
1
: to make or become weary
2
: to lose or cause to lose patience or attention : bore They quickly tired of the game.

tire

2 of 2

noun

: a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel (as of an automobile)

Medical Definition

tire

verb

ˈtī(ə)r How to pronounce tire (audio)
tired; tiring

intransitive verb

: to become weary

transitive verb

: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue

tire

verb

1
as in to waste
to diminish the physical strength of I don't want our walk to tire you too much

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • waste
  • exhaust
  • weaken
  • soften
  • sap
  • damage
  • hurt
  • injure
  • devitalize
  • prostrate
  • enervate
  • debilitate
  • enfeeble
  • paralyze
  • etiolate
  • deplete
  • depress
  • impair
  • wash out
  • cripple
  • hamstring
  • harm
  • invalid
  • disable
  • incapacitate
  • wear down
  • wear out
  • unman
  • grind (down)
  • lay up
  • impoverish
  • break down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • strengthen
  • energize
  • season
  • fortify
  • recruit
  • beef (up)
  • rejuvenate
  • invigorate
  • harden
  • vitalize
  • toughen
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2
as in to bore
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bore
  • weary
  • exhaust
  • wear
  • drain
  • jade
  • fatigue
  • pall
  • put to sleep
  • burn out
  • discourage
  • wear out
  • fag
  • enervate
  • wash out
  • deject
  • debilitate
  • dispirit
  • disable
  • enfeeble
  • dishearten
  • tucker (out)
  • demoralize
  • do in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • grip
  • busy
  • engage
  • interest
  • absorb
  • stimulate
  • activate
  • energize
  • strengthen
  • excite
  • intrigue
  • animate
  • engross
  • enliven
  • galvanize
  • charm
  • amuse
  • invigorate
  • fascinate
  • vitalize
  • entertain
  • attract
  • busy
  • occupy
  • monopolize
  • captivate
  • involve
  • allure
  • enthrall
  • enthral
  • hypnotize
  • enchant
  • preoccupy
  • beguile
  • bewitch
  • rally
  • stir
  • rouse
  • immerse
  • mesmerize
  • pump up
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3
as in to exhaust
to use up all the physical energy of this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • exhaust
  • wear
  • kill
  • drain
  • waste
  • fatigue
  • weary
  • burn out
  • wash out
  • break
  • bust
  • outwear
  • fag
  • wear out
  • harass
  • knock out
  • frazzle
  • weaken
  • wear to a frazzle
  • sap
  • do in
  • tucker (out)
  • do up
  • enervate
  • debilitate
  • enfeeble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rest
  • energize
  • strengthen
  • activate
  • relax
  • rejuvenate
  • invigorate
  • vitalize
  • unwind
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of tire are exhaust, fatigue, jade, and weary. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

While in some cases nearly identical to tire, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

Although the words fatigue and tire have much in common, fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

The meanings of jade and tire largely overlap; however, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

The words weary and tire can be used in similar contexts, but weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing
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