Exhausted
ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsDrained of energy or vitality; extremely tired.
ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
Drained of energy; very tired.
I was exhausted after working a double shift.
💡 Simply: Imagine you played all day, ran around, and didn't take any breaks. Exhausted means you're super, super tired and have no energy left, like when you're ready to fall asleep.
👶 For kids: Feeling very, very tired like you can't play anymore.
More Examples
The long hike left us all feeling exhausted.
She was too exhausted to even eat dinner.
How It's Used
"After the marathon, she was completely exhausted."
"The patient felt exhausted after the surgery."
Depleted or consumed completely; used up.
ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
Used up; depleted.
The supply of oil in the region is almost exhausted.
💡 Simply: If you use up all of something, like all the cookies in a jar, it means the cookies are exhausted – they're all gone!
👶 For kids: When you use up all of something, like all the toys or all the juice.
More Examples
After years of conflict, the country's resources were exhausted.
The budget for the project was exhausted.
How It's Used
"The exhausted resources were no longer available for use."
"The company's budget was exhausted at the end of the year."
Idioms & expressions
Exhausted all options
Tried every possible solution or approach to a problem.
"After exhausting all options, they decided to cancel the project."
From Old French *exhausser* (to empty out, draw out) which is derived from Latin *ex* (out) and *haurire* (to draw out, drain).
The word 'exhausted' has been used since the 14th century, initially meaning 'to empty out or drain'. Its use relating to tiredness and depletion of resources developed over time.
Memory tip
Think of a car's exhaust pipe – when it's exhausted, it's empty of fuel and power, just like your body when you're tired.
Word Origin
"to draw out, empty"