Pronunciation: /juzd ʌp/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: The used-up car was in need of repairs.
A1 I have no more pencils left, they are all used up.
A2 The ink in my pen is almost used up, I need to get a new one.
B1 The resources of the company were used up quickly due to poor management.
B2 The fuel in the car was completely used up after the long road trip.
C1 The patience of the teacher was used up after dealing with difficult students all day.
C2 The funds allocated for the project were used up before it could be completed.
verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being. Example: She used up all of her energy during the race.
A1 I used up all my allowance on candy.
A2 She used up all the paint before finishing the project.
B1 The company used up all their resources trying to launch the new product.
B2 He used up all his savings on a luxurious vacation.
C1 The marathon runner used up all her energy in the final sprint to the finish line.
C2 The author used up all his creativity writing his latest novel.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. Example: The used-up batteries needed to be replaced.
A1 I am used up after a long day at work.
A2 The batteries in my remote control are completely used up.
B1 The resources of the small village were used up during the harsh winter.
B2 The fuel reserves were used up faster than expected during the expedition.
C1 The team's energy was completely used up during the intense training session.
C2 The funds allocated for the project were used up before the completion date.
adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: She quickly used up all of her savings.
A1 I used up all my money on groceries.
A2 She used up all her vacation days for the year.
B1 The printer ran out of ink because it was used up.
B2 The team used up all their energy during the intense match.
C1 The resources were used up quickly due to high demand.
C2 The fuel was used up faster than expected during the long journey.
formal The supplies were completely used up during the expedition.
informal We've used up all the snacks, so we'll need to buy more.
slang I used up all my data streaming videos on my phone.
figurative She felt like she had used up all her energy dealing with difficult customers all day.
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