Tire of Meaning in English
expression
ˈtaɪɝ/ /ˈəv
TYE-ur uv
tˈaɪə/ /ˈɒv
TYE-uh ov
Definition
To become bored with or lose interest in someone or something after a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with activities or repeated experiences. Common in both formal and informal speech. Typically followed by a noun, verb in -ing, or a pronoun ('tire of waiting', 'tire of them'). Different from 'tire' (to become physically tired).
Spanish: cansarse dePortuguese (BR): cansar dePortuguese (PT): cansar-se deChinese (Simplified): 厌倦Chinese (Traditional): 厭倦Hindi: से ऊबनाArabic: يمل منBengali: ক্লান্ত হয়ে পড়া - বিরক্ত হয়ে ওঠাRussian: уставать от - надоедатьJapanese: 飽きるVietnamese: chánKorean: 질리다 - 싫증나다Turkish: bıkmakUrdu: اکتا جانا - بیزار ہوناIndonesian: bosan - jenuh
Example Sentences
I never tire of reading this book.
basic
Do you ever tire of eating pizza?
basic
She quickly tired of the new game.
basic
You'll tire of that song if you play it too much.
natural
People often tire of routines and want something new.
natural
If you ever tire of city life, you can always move to the countryside.
natural