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What's the difference between "tire" and "tiresome"?
tiresome <——> tire
troublesome <——> trouble
Jan 11, 2012 12:15 PM
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'Tire' is a verb; 'tiresome' is an adjective.
"This film is tiresome. It tires me just to look at it."
'Trouble' can either be a verb or noun.
"Can I trouble you for a favor?" (verb)
"I see trouble ahead for this firm." (noun)
'Troublesome' is an adjective.
"The thought of being fired was extremely troublesome to him."
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