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Jackson6612 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

John's ready with Luck of Jackson

Jackson's close friend John Doe does not tire of writing about him. After Jackson's Journey -- a thick biographical book on the star that weighs a good four kilos -- John's ready with Luck of Jackson.

1tire
intransitive verb : to become weary

transitive verb 1 : to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
2 : to wear out the patience of : bore

[M-W's Col. Dic.]

Question 1:
Do the given sentences mean the same?
1: John Doe does not tire of writing about him.
2: John Doe does not get tired of writing about him.

Question 2:
In the given sentence tire is used as a transitive verb. Right?
John Doe does not tire of writing about him.
  

Top answer

- - Yes 1: John Doe does not tire of writing about him. 2: John Doe does not get tired of writing about him. Question 2: In the given sentence tire is used as a transitive verb.

— Mister Micawber

  • - - Yes 1: John Doe does not tire of writing about him.
  • 2: John Doe does not get tired of writing about him.
  • Question 2: In the given sentence tire is used as a transitive verb.
  • -- No, but 'tire of' is.
  • 'John does not tire' is a complete sentence, just as is 'John does not get tired'.
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Question 1:
Do the given sentences mean the same?-- Yes
1: John Doe does not tire of writing about him.
2: John Doe does not get tired of writing about him.

Question 2:
In the given sentence tire is used as a transitive verb. Right?-- No, but 'tire of' is. 'John does not tire' is a complete sentence, just as is 'John does not get tired'. 'Of writi
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