deplete
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To reduce the amount of something, often until very little is left.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Years of overfishing have _____ the local fish population."
Answer: deplete
In your own words, what does "deplete" mean?
To reduce the amount of something, often until very little is left.
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