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1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of tired in a Sentence
I was really tired after the long trip.
She's too tired to go out tonight.
The children were tired after the hike.
We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of tired was
in the 14th century
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
tired
1 of 2 adjectiveˈtī(ə)rd
2
: used over and over again
the same tired old excuse
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
tired
2 of 2 adjective
: having tires
Medical Definition
tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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