Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔst/

Definitions of exhaust

noun a system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged

Example Sentences

A1 I felt exhausted after running the marathon.

A2 The long hike left me completely exhausted.

B1 She experienced extreme exhaustion after working long hours.

B2 The athlete's exhaustion was evident after completing the intense workout.

C1 The exhaustion from the long journey took a toll on his body.

C2 The doctor diagnosed her with chronic exhaustion due to overworking.

verb to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly

Example Sentences

A1 I am exhausted after running for 30 minutes.

A2 She exhausted all her energy trying to finish the project on time.

B1 The long hours of studying for the exam exhausted me mentally.

B2 The intense workout session completely exhausted my muscles.

C1 The rigorous training program exhausted even the most experienced athletes.

C2 The exhaustive research conducted by the team led to groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of exhaust in a Sentence

formal The long hours of work had caused him to feel physically exhausted.

informal I'm so exhausted after that workout!

slang I'm totally wiped out, I feel so exhausted.

figurative The endless meetings and deadlines were slowly exhausting her mentally.

Grammatical Forms of exhaust

past tense

exhausted

plural

exhausts

comparative

more exhausted

superlative

most exhausted

present tense

exhaust

future tense

will exhaust

perfect tense

have exhausted

continuous tense

is exhausting

singular

exhaust

positive degree

exhausted

infinitive

to exhaust

gerund

exhausting

participle

exhausted

Origin and Evolution of exhaust

First Known Use: 1529 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exhaust' originated from the Latin word 'exhaustus', which means 'emptied out' or 'drained'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of depleting resources or energy, the word 'exhaust' has evolved to also refer to the act of using up completely or to make someone extremely tired or weak.