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Tyre vs. Tire

Tyre

/taɪə/

A circular component, usually made of rubber, that covers the rim of a wheel and helps it move smoothly

Examples:

The car needs a new tyre.I changed the flat tyre yesterday.

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This word has no antonyms

Tire

/taɪə/

To become weary or less energetic after exertion or use.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways 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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