exhaust
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To make someone extremely tired, or to use up a supply of something completely.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
tire out
deplete
Antonyms
energize
refresh
Usage notes
As a noun (with different stress), "exhaust" refers to the gases released by an engine, an unrelated sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The long hike _____ everyone by the time they reached the summit."
Answer: exhaust
In your own words, what does "exhaust" mean?
To make someone extremely tired, or to use up a supply of something completely.
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