How Do You Spell TIRE?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "tire" can be explained through its phonetic transcription in IPA as [taɪər]. The initial sound is a voiced dental fricative "t" followed by a diphthong "aɪ" which sounds like "eye". The next sound is a schwa "ə" and lastly, an "r" sound. This word has an alternative spelling in British English as "tyre" which is pronounced [taɪə]. "Tire" or "tyre" refers to a rubber covering of a wheel which provides traction and cushions road impacts.

TIRE Meaning and Definition

  1. Tire, as a noun, refers to a rubberized, air-filled device that is mounted on the rim of a vehicle's wheel, often made of layers of fabric and steel cords reinforced with rubber. It provides a cushion of air between the vehicle and the road, allowing for smooth, comfortable and grippy transportation. Tires are essential components found on a variety of vehicles such as cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and even airplanes, enabling efficient and safe movement.

    As a verb, "tire" means to become weary or fatigued, physically or mentally exhausted. It implies a decline in energy levels, resulting in a diminished ability to perform tasks with the same level of efficiency or enthusiasm. This can occur due to physical exertion, work-related stress, or even a prolonged engagement in an activity. The feeling of tiredness often leads to a desire for rest or sleep, as the body and mind require recuperation to regain energy and functionality.

    When used figuratively, "tire" can also refer to the process of becoming bored or fed up with something, causing a loss of interest or enthusiasm. This sense of weariness often arises from repetition, monotony, or a lack of novelty in a situation, leading to a sense of being mentally drained or uninterested.

    Overall, "tire" has both a physical and mental connotation, with the noun form relating to the automotive industry and the verb form describing the state of exhaustion, fatigue, or loss of interest.

  2. 1. To fatigue, to exhaust. 2. To become fatigued. 3. Exhasution, fatigue.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • A headdress.
    • A row or rank; a head-dress; furniture; apparantus; in mil., guns, shot, and shells, &c., placed in a regular form.
    • A heavy band or hoop of iron used to tie or bind the fellies of wheels in order to secure them from breaking or wearing.
    • To fatigue; to weary; to exhaust the strength by labour; to be fatigued; to have the patience exhausted.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TIRE

The word "tire" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Old English word "tēorian", which meant "to weary". This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*taurijaną". The meaning of "to weary" gradually evolved into the concept of physical exhaustion or becoming tired. Over time, the word "tire" also took on the meaning of a covering or band that encircles a wheel, which is the modern sense of the word used in relation to vehicles.

Idioms with the word TIRE

  • spare tire The idiom "spare tire" refers to an extra tire carried in a vehicle, typically in case of a flat tire. It can also metaphorically describe excess weight around the waist or midsection.
  • tire of sm or sth The idiom "tire of someone or something" means to become bored, exhausted, or lose interest in a person, activity, or thing over time. It implies a feeling of weariness or dissatisfaction that eventually leads to a lack of enthusiasm or desire to continue with that person or thing.
  • never tire of doing something The idiom "never tire of doing something" means to never become bored, weary, or lose interest in repeatedly engaging in a particular activity or behavior.
  • tire out The idiom "tire out" means to exhaust or make someone physically or mentally fatigued. It refers to the act of using up one's energy or resources completely, resulting in a state of weariness or exhaustion.
  • tire of sb/sth The idiom "tire of sb/sth" means that someone has become bored, disinterested, or annoyed with a person or something, and no longer finds them appealing or enjoyable. It implies a loss of interest or enthusiasm towards a particular individual or thing.
  • tire kicker The idiom "tire kicker" refers to someone who shows interest in a product, service, or opportunity, but has no intention of making a purchase or commitment. It describes someone who spends time evaluating or examining something without any genuine intention of following through with an actual acquisition or commitment.
  • tire you out The idiom "tire you out" means to exhaust or make someone extremely tired or fatigued, often as a result of physical or mental exertion.
  • tire sm out

Similar spelling words for TIRE

Plural form of TIRE is TIRES

Conjugate verb Tire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tired
you would have tired
he/she/it would have tired
we would have tired
they would have tired
I would have tire
you would have tire
he/she/it would have tire
we would have tire
they would have tire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tiring
you would have been tiring
he/she/it would have been tiring
we would have been tiring
they would have been tiring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tire
you would tire
he/she/it would tire
we would tire
they would tire

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tiring
you would be tiring
he/she/it would be tiring
we would be tiring
they would be tiring

FUTURE

I will tire
you will tire
he/she/it will tire
we will tire
they will tire

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tiring
you will be tiring
he/she/it will be tiring
we will be tiring
they will be tiring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tired
you will have tired
he/she/it will have tired
we will have tired
they will have tired

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tiring
you will have been tiring
he/she/it will have been tiring
we will have been tiring
they will have been tiring

IMPERATIVE

you tire
we let´s tire

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tire

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tiring
you were tiring
he/she/it was tiring
we were tiring
they were tiring

PAST PARTICIPLE

tired

PAST PERFECT

I had tired
you had tired
he/she/it had tired
we had tired
they had tired

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tiring
you had been tiring
he/she/it had been tiring
we had been tiring
they had been tiring

PRESENT

I tire
you tire
he/she/it tires
we tire
they tire

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tiring
you are tiring
he/she/it is tiring
we are tiring
they are tiring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tiring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tired
you have tired
he/she/it has tired
we have tired
they have tired

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tiring
you have been tiring
he/she/it has been tiring
we have been tiring
they have been tiring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tire

SIMPLE PAST

I tired
you tired
he/she/it tired
we tired
they tired

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