exhaust

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪgˈzɔst/

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Verb

Plain form exhaust

Third-person singular exhausts

Past tense exhausted

Past participle exhausted

Present participle exhausting

1. To use up completely.

   So many people came to dinner that we had exhausted the supply of silverware. I had to use my fingers.

2. To empty by using.

   The well was exhausted.

3. To wear out; use up one's strength, patience, or resources.

   You look exhausted, have you had any sleep?

4. To completely develop or discuss some topic or idea.

   We exhausted our money saving topic, there was nothing else to talk about on it.

Synonyms

• consume
• spend
• tire out
• weary

Related words

• exhaustion

Noun

Singular exhaust

Plural exhausts

Exhaust pipe

1. The part of an engine or motor where burned gases or steam comes out.
2. A pipe or vent used to take bad air out of a room or closed space.

Related words and phrases

• exhaust fan
• exhaustless
• exhaust nozzle
• exhaust pipe
• exhaust port
• exhaust purifier
• exhaust steam
• exhaust system
• exhaust valve