🇺🇸 How to say

“tired” in English

tired
Illustration of "tired" in a English cultural setting
A student slumps at her desk after studying late into the night, head resting on a pile of textbooks, eyes heavy with exhaustion.

Usage note

Use 'tired' to describe feeling a need to rest or sleep.

Examples

  • I am tired.

    I am tired.

  • She looks tired.

    She looks tired.

  • They feel tired today.

    They feel tired today.

Quick check

What does "tired" mean?

  • A. tired
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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