exhausted

B1
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

Example Sentences
  • Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.
2 Definition

To empty by drawing or letting out the contents

Example Sentences
  • to exhaust a treasury
3 Definition

To drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end

Example Sentences
  • I exhausted my strength walking up the hill.
4 Definition

To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy

Example Sentences
  • The marathon exhausted me.
5 Definition

To bring out or develop completely

6 Definition

To discuss thoroughly or completely

Example Sentences
  • That subject has already been fully exhausted.
7 Definition

To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives

Example Sentences
  • to exhaust a drug successively with water, alcohol, and ether
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very tired; in a state of exhaustion.

Example Sentences
  • The exhausted man fell asleep immediately.
2 Definition

Depleted of resources.

Example Sentences
  • The exhausted mine was worthless once all the ore had been extracted.