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- [weer-ee]
- /ˈwɪər i/
- /ˈwɪə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weer-ee]
- /ˈwɪər i/
Definitions of weary word
- adjective weary physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain. 1
- adjective weary characterized by or causing fatigue: a weary journey. 1
- adjective weary impatient or dissatisfied with something (often followed by of): weary of excuses. 1
- adjective weary characterized by or causing impatience or dissatisfaction; tedious; irksome: a weary wait. 1
- noun weary Feeling or showing tiredness, esp. as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep. 1
- adjective weary tired 1
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Origin of weary
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English wery, Old English wērig; cognate with Old Saxon -wōrig; akin to Old English wōrian to crumble, break down, totter; (v.) Middle English werien, Old English wēr(i)gian, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Weary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
weary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
weary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for weary
adjective weary
verb weary
- drain — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
- sap — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
- exhaust — Drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out.
- tyre — to furnish with tires.
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
Antonyms for weary
adjective weary
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- refreshed — to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
verb weary
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- excite — Cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in (someone).
- invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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