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Exhaust - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Exhaust means to completely use up resources, energy, or patience, leaving nothing left. It can also refer to the gases released from an engine or the system that removes them.

exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

Definition:

To drain someone of energy or resources completely; to use up entirely.

Synonyms:

deplete, tire, drain, wear out

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

energize, replenish

Common Collocations:

exhaust fumes, exhaust pipe, exhaust system

Derivatives:

exhaustion, exhaustive, exhausting

Usage Tips:

Use "exhaust" as a verb for draining energy or resources and as a noun for waste gases from engines.

Common Phrases:

running on empty, exhaust all options, hit the wall

Etymology:

From Latin "exhaurire," meaning "to draw out" or "drain."

Examples:

  • 1. The long hike exhausted me by midday.
  • 2. Car exhaust pollutes the air in cities.
  • 3. She felt exhausted after studying all night.
  • 4. The factory’s fumes are toxic exhaust gases.

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