Exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.
2. (transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents.
3. (transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or use until the supply comes to an end.
4. (transitive) To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.
5. (transitive) To discuss thoroughly or completely.
6. (transitive, chemistry) To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives.
7. (transitive) To expel (as exhaust).
8. (intransitive) To discharge or escape (as exhaust).

Example Sentences

The water was exhausted out of the well.

Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.

to exhaust a well

to exhaust a treasury

It takes approximately 8 to 9 minutes to exhaust the tank of air and fill it with water.

My grandfather seemingly never exhausts his supply of bad jokes.

to exhaust one's resources

to exhaust all possibilities

Synonyms for exhaust

Antonyms for exhaust

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Word Forms

• exhausts
• exhausting
• exhausted

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