Exhaust
/ɪɡˈzɔst/
To use up all of something, like energy or resources, or to make someone feel very tired after a lot of activity.
Examples
- After running around the soccer field for an hour, I felt so exhausted that I could barely keep my eyes open during the team meeting.
- Studying for my big math test made me feel exhausted because I spent the whole weekend practicing problems and trying to understand the toughest concepts.
- When we went hiking in the mountains, the steep trails and long distance really exhausted us, but the breathtaking view at the top made it all worth it.
Synonyms
tire
drain
wear out
use up
deplete
consume
Antonyms
refresh
replenish
energize
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