tire Definition
- 1to become in need of rest or sleep; grow weary
- 2to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore
- 3a rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube, placed around a wheel to form a soft contact with the road
Using tire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I tire easily when I don't get enough sleep.
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The long lecture began to tire the students.
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He changed the flat tire on his car.
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The bike tire needs to be replaced.
tire Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using tire
on solid/good/bad/poor footing/tires
in a secure or insecure position
Example
The company is on solid footing after a successful quarter.
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Let's keep the ball rolling and finish this project by the end of the week.
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We need to hit the road early tomorrow to avoid traffic.
Phrases with tire
Example
I had to pull over and change my flat tire on the side of the road.
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I used my spare tire after getting a flat on the highway.
burn rubber
accelerate a vehicle suddenly and quickly, causing the tires to spin and smoke
Example
He burned rubber as he sped away from the stop sign.
Origins of tire
from Old English 'tēorian', meaning 'to fail, cease, become weary'
Summary: tire in Brief
'Tire' [tahyuh r] can be used as a verb to describe becoming weary or exhausted, as in 'I tire easily when I don't get enough sleep.' It can also refer to a rubber covering placed around a wheel, as in 'He changed the flat tire on his car.' Common phrases include 'flat tire,' 'spare tire,' and 'burn rubber.' Idioms include 'on solid/good/bad/poor footing/tires,' 'keep the ball rolling,' and 'hit the road.'
