tires
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/ˈtaɪər/
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/ˈtaɪə/
(tire)
exhaust or wheel covering
Etymology
'tire' originates from Old French, specifically the verb 'tirer', where 'tirer' meant 'to pull' or 'to draw'.
'tirer' entered Middle English in forms such as 'tiren' or 'tyren' and later developed into the modern English verb 'tire', with senses shifting over time toward 'become weary' and 'cause to become weary'.
Initially, it meant 'to pull or draw'; over time the sense shifted to 'to grow weary' or 'to exhaust'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
rubber coverings fitted around the wheels of a vehicle to provide traction and absorb shock; wheel coverings.
The tires on my car are worn.
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Verb 1
to become fatigued or lose energy; to grow weary (intransitive).
He tires quickly after a long walk.
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Verb 2
to cause someone to become tired; to make weary (transitive).
The heavy workload often tires her.
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Verb 3
to lose interest in something; to become bored with (often used with 'of').
He tires of the same routines quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/08/18 16:00