fatigue
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fəˈtiːɡ/
KK: /fəˈtiɡ/
adjective
Definition
Not feeling strong or energetic; tired or weary.
Example
After a long day at work, I felt a deep sense of fatigue.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more fatigued
Superlative: most fatigued
Conversation
I feel a bit fatigue after that long hike yesterday.
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
I didn't realize how much fatigue could hit me afterwards.
Same here! A good rest should help us recover.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tired
weary
exhausted
Antonyms
energetic
vital
invigorated
intransitive verb
Definition
To feel very tired or exhausted, often due to physical or mental effort.
Example
After the long hike, I began to fatigue and needed to rest.
Tense Forms
Past: fatigued
Past Participle: fatigued
Conversation
I felt really fatigued after that long hike yesterday.
Yeah, it was quite a trek!
I didn’t expect to feel so fatigued, but it was worth it for the view.
noun
Definition
A state of extreme tiredness or exhaustion, often caused by physical or mental effort.
Example
After the long hike, I felt a deep sense of fatigue.
Conversation
I felt so much fatigue after our hike yesterday.
Yeah, it was a long one!
I didn't expect to feel that much fatigue just from walking.
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone very tired or exhausted, often through physical or mental effort.
Example
The long hike began to fatigue the group, making them want to rest.
Tense Forms
Past: fatigued
Past Participle: fatigued
Conversation
I was working on that project all day, and it really started to fatigue me.
Yeah, I can imagine! Long hours can be exhausting.
Exactly! I didn't think I'd feel this much fatigue from it.
Root Explanation
Fatigue comes from the Latin 'fatigare' (meaning to weary or tire out). The word describes a state of being tired or exhausted.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'fatigare' which means to tire out, helping you remember that fatigue refers to a state of tiredness.
Visually Confused Words
fantigue
unfatigue
unfatigued