Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhaust
verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
Definition
To use up all of something, leaving nothing remaining.
Examples
- After running the marathon, I felt completely exhausted.
- We should exhaust all options before making a decision.
- The long meeting seemed to exhaust everyone’s patience.
Meaning
Exhaust refers to the act of completely consuming or depleting a resource, energy, or physical strength.
Synonyms
- deplete
- drain
- fatigue
- consume
- waste
