retire
verbTo stop working permanently, usually because you are old or unwell.
verbTo stop playing a sport or playing in competitions.
verbTo go away from other people to a quiet place.
verbTo go to bed.
verbTo stop using something or making it.
verbTo cause a runner or batter in baseball to be out.
Syllables
2 syllables
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Prefix RE-
RE- means 'again'. 'Redo' means 'do again'.
The prefix re- means 'again' or 'back'. 'Read' → 'reread' (read again). 'Build' → 'rebuild' (build again).
Tip
RE means again — redo, replay, return!
Examples
Phonics Rule: Letter T
The letter T makes the /t/ sound, like in 'top', 'tap', and 'ten'. The tongue tip taps behind the upper teeth.
T is a voiceless alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth and releases with a puff of air. Double T (tt) makes the same /t/ sound.
Tip
T taps — touch your tongue to make /t/!
Examples
Phonics Rule: IRE says /aɪər/
IRE makes the /aɪər/ sound, like in 'fire', 'tire', and 'hire'.
IRE says /aɪər/ (like 'eye' + 'er'): fire, tire, hire, wire, desire, entire, admire.
Tip
The fire is higher — fire, tire, wire!
Examples
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