Word
abye
Definition
v. to be or become very tired. This is an old-fashioned word that people rarely use today.
v. to become or be extremely tired. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
Examples
“The long journey made the soldiers abye.”
“After the exhausting hike through the mountains, the hikers were so abye they fell asleep on the trail.”
“The ancient text describes the weary travelers as abye after their arduous crossing of the desert, their strength nearly depleted by the relentless sun.”
Examples
simple
“The long journey made the soldiers abye.”
contextual
“After the exhausting hike through the mountains, the hikers were so abye they fell asleep on the trail.”
complex
“The ancient text describes the weary travelers as abye after their arduous crossing of the desert, their strength nearly depleted by the relentless sun.”
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