Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deplete
verb
/dɪˈpliːt/
Definition
To reduce in quantity or supply.
Examples
- Overfishing can deplete fish populations in the ocean.
- The prolonged drought depletes the water supply in the reservoir.
- Excessive spending can deplete your savings quickly.
Meaning
Depleting something means diminishing it or using it up until little or nothing remains.
Synonyms
- exhaust
- drain
- reduce
- decrease
- waste
