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