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retire vs tire

tire vs retire

retire is not a noun while tire is a noun.

retire and tire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
tire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tire is a hypernym of retire; that is, tire is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: lose interest
  • tire: lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Other hypernyms of retire include fatigue, jade, pall, weary.
retire (noun) tire (noun)
hoop that covers a wheel
retire (verb) tire (verb)
prepare for sleep lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
cause to get out exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
cause to be out on a fielding play cause to be bored
lose interest deplete
pull back or move away or backward
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between retire and tire

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