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exhaust

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzɔst]

Word

Learn how to use exhaust in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical effort”

(verb) to make someone very tired or to use up all of someone's energy. It’s like when you play outside a lot and feel too tired to do anything else.

Example

After running around all day, the kids were exhausted and ready for bed.

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Even after a long day, she didn't feel exhausted; she still had energy to spare.

Example

Do you think you'll be exhausted after the hike?

Context: “mechanics”

(noun) the gas or smoke that comes out of a vehicle when it is running. It’s what you can smell when a car drives by, and it means the car is using fuel.

Example

The exhaust from the car was very noticeable in the small garage.

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There was no exhaust coming from the electric car because it doesn't use gas.

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Can you smell the exhaust from the bus outside?

Context: “resources”

(verb) to use something up completely so that there is nothing left. For example, when you use all your money for a toy, you have exhausted your savings.

Example

They exhausted all their options before finally deciding on a plan.

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She didn’t exhaust her resources; she still had some supplies left over.

Example

Have you exhausted all the possible solutions to this problem?

How to pronounce exhaust

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzɔst]

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