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- pronunciation:
- wi
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
wearier, weariest |
definition 1: |
tired in body or mind; fatigued.
He was weary after riding his bicycle all day.Studying for the exam made her weary.- synonyms:
- exhausted, fatigued, tired
- antonyms:
- energetic, fresh
- similar words:
- beat, done in, drowsy, lethargic, sleepy, worn, worn-out
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definition 2: |
becoming impatient, bored, or unhappy with a particular thing (often followed by "of").
I am weary of working every day.- synonyms:
- bored, dissatisfied, tired
- antonyms:
- enthusiastic
- similar words:
- annoyed, impatient, indifferent, sick
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related words: |
haggard, run-down |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
wearies, wearying, wearied |
definition 1: |
to make weary; tire.
A long swim wearied the dog.- synonyms:
- exhaust, fatigue, tire
- antonyms:
- refresh
- similar words:
- bore, drain
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definition 2: |
to become impatient, bored, or unhappy with a particular thing (often followed by "of").
We soon wearied of his silly stories.- synonyms:
- tire
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related words: |
exhaust, overdo, sag, tire, wear |
derivations: |
wearied (adj.), wearily (adv.), weariness (n.) |
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