Unit 2: English In A Minute
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Tom explains some alternatives to 'tired' in this English In A Minute.
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Ways to say 'tired' in British English
Have you ever wanted to know different ways to say 'tired'? Find out with Tom in this English In A Minute.
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Let's learn some ways to say tired in British English.
I am absolutely knackered.
Knackered means very tired. As it's an extreme adjective we can say absolutely knackered.
I am worn out.
We say worn out when we're tired because we were busy.
I am spent. When you have no more energy you are spent.
I'm just completely done in.
We can also say done in and this is an adjective phrase.
Now excuse me because I am going to conk out.
- And that is a phrasal verb which means go to sleep.
Good night!
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Ways to say 'tired' in British English
knackered
Knackered means very tired. It's an extreme adjective so we can use it with words like absolutely.
- I am absolutely knackered after a long day.
- She looks knackered after that meeting.
worn out
Worn out means we're tired because we were busy.
- I am worn out after work today.
- I don't think Rosemary will be joining us tonight as she's worn out.
spent
Spent means you have no more energy.
- Wow! After that session at the gym - I'm spent.
- He said he's spent and going to take it easy tonight.
done in
Done in is an adjective phrase.
- He looks done in. What's he been doing?
- I am done in. I think I'm going to rest for a while.
conk out
Conk out is a phrasal verb which means go to sleep.
- He's conked out upstairs after playing football.
- I am going to conk out in a moment.
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