Synonyms for

Tires

Verb / ˈtaɪɜ:z / Another word for tires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

rubber coverings on a wheel to provide traction and reduce road shocks

Synonyms & similar words

sap rundown jade fatigue bore fag pall weardown weary refresh wear wearupon tyre wearout outwear tire tireout interest exhaust playout fagout wheels tyres rubbers hoops rims rollers casters pneumatics inflatables bands cushions treads footing traction grip hold purchase friction adhesion

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhausts fatigues wears out debilitates

Informal

wears down poops out knackers zonks out

Literary

enervates lassoes prostrates

Antonyms

energizes invigorates refreshes renews stimulates uplifts

Common collocations

  • tire out
  • tire of
  • tire someone out
  • tire the life out of
  • tire of waiting
  • tire of hearing

Word family

verb tire
adjective tired
adverb tiredly

Usage note

The verb 'tire' means to become or make someone weary or exhausted. It is often used with 'of' to indicate a loss of patience or interest.

Example sentences

  1. The tires on my bike are flat.
  2. I need to buy new tires for my car.
  3. The monster truck had huge tires.
  4. The snow made it hard to drive on the bald tires.
  5. The tires screeched as the car came to a stop.

Quotes

  • I don’t know anything that gives me greater pleasure, or profit either, than talking about tires. - Mark Twain
  • I'm the one who's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to. - Jimi Hendrix
  • I'm a working-class guy. - Bruce Springsteen

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