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After soccer practice, Max felt tired and sat on the bench.
What does Tired mean?
Tired means needing rest or sleep because of low energy.
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Needing rest or sleep because of low energy.
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What does tired mean?
Tired means needing rest or sleep because of low energy.
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Which word is closest in meaning to tired?
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MeaningTired means needing rest or sleep because of low energy.
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Synonyms
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sleepyUse when someone needs rest or sleep.
Antonyms
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energeticUse when someone has lots of energy.
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Tired word family
Base word
tire
noun
tiredness
The feeling of needing rest.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show low energy, yawning, or needing rest.
Common mix-up
Tired is not the same as lazy; it means the body or mind needs rest.
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