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Tyre vs. Tire
Tyre
/taɪə/Examples:
She replaced the flat tyre before setting off again.Always check tyre pressure to ensure safe driving.Tyre tread wear indicates when replacements are needed.
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This word has no antonymsTire
/taɪə/Examples:
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Tyre is the British English spelling, while tire is the American English spelling.
- Both words refer to the rubber covering on a wheel.
- Remember, tyre and England both have y, helping you recall that tyre is British.
- Tire rhymes with fire, both common in American English.
- If you are writing for an audience in the UK or Commonwealth countries, tyre is more appropriate.
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