What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tuckered
Example
After running the marathon, I was completely tuckered out. [tuckered: adjective]
Example
I'm too tuckered to go out tonight, let's stay in and relax. [tuckered: verb]
weary
Example
I'm so weary from all the traveling we've been doing. [weary: adjective]
Example
She felt weary after studying for her exams all night. [weary: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weary is more commonly used than tuckered in everyday language, especially in British English. Tuckered is less common and has a more informal connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tuckered and weary?
Weary is more formal and literary than tuckered, which is more colloquial and informal. Therefore, weary is more appropriate for formal or academic writing, while tuckered is more suitable for casual or conversational contexts.
