26984 words

tired

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
in need of rest or sleep:

Examples:

I was so tired when I got home from work last night that I had a quick nap.
My legs are tired.
She spoke in a tired voice.
2
used to describe people, ideas, or subjects that are not interesting because they are very familiar:

Examples:

tired old It's always the same tired old faces at these meetings.
3
to be bored with an activity or person:

Examples:

get tired of someone/something Don't you get tired of arguing all the time?
4
in need of rest or sleep:

Examples:

I had been up all night with the baby and was really tired.
5
If you are tired of something, you are bored or annoyed by it:

Examples:

I’m tired of cleaning up after you.

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