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TIREDNESS HAS TAKEN ME OVER ( I HAVE BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE BY THE TIREDNESS).
Are both phrases correct?
Aug 6, 2024 4:28 PM
Answers · 4
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The first is correct, but awkward.
For the second, you probably meant to write "I have been taken over by tiredness." This is also correct, but awkward.
It is much more natural to use the word "overcome." "I am overcome by tiredness." And I think it is even more natural to use "fatigue" instead of "tiredness:" "I am overcome by fatigue."
August 6, 2024
Best to say: I'm tired. I'm absolutely shattered. Or, less frequently I was overcome with tiredness.
August 7, 2024
You can also say "I am exhausted".
August 7, 2024
If your goal is to sound natural, I would recommend:
I'm really tired.
I'm really worn out.
August 6, 2024
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Robson Leonel Branco
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