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weary vs overtire

overtire vs weary

weary is an adjective but overtire is not an adjective.

weary and overtire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weary No Yes Yes No
overtire No No Yes No
As verbs, overtire is a hyponym of weary; that is, overtire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weary:
  • weary: exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
  • overtire: tire excessively
Other hyponyms of weary include beat, exhaust, tucker, tucker out, wash up, overfatigue, overweary.
weary (adjective) overtire (adjective)
physically and mentally fatigued
weary (verb) overtire (verb)
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress tire excessively
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Difference between weary and overtire

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