exhaust
0 antonyms and opposites of exhaust, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To use up something completely, or to wear someone out.
How to use exhaust
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin exhaurire, "to draw out completely, drain" — ex- plus haurire ("to draw, drink").
Full origin of exhaust →Frequently asked questions
What does “exhaust” mean?
The word “exhaust” means to use up something completely, or to wear someone out. In plain terms, to use something up entirely or tire someone out — or, as a noun, the fumes/pipe on a vehicle.
How do you pronounce “exhaust”?
“Exhaust” is pronounced ihg-ZAWST (/ɪɡˈzɔst/ in IPA).
How do you use “exhaust” in a sentence?
Here is “exhaust” used in a sentence: “The long hike exhausted the whole group.”
What is another word for “exhaust”?
Words with a similar meaning to “exhaust” include spend, consume, tire out, weary and tucker.
What part of speech is “exhaust”?
Depending on how it is used, “exhaust” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “exhaust” come from?
The word “exhaust” comes from Latin. From Latin exhaurire, "to draw out completely, drain" — ex- plus haurire ("to draw, drink").
Is “exhaust” a common word?
“Exhaust” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “exhaust” have?
“Exhaust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to use up something completely, or to wear someone out.
What is the difference between exhaust and tire out?
Exhaust and tire out both mean to wear someone out, but exhaust often implies a more complete depletion of energy or resources, while tire out is a more everyday, slightly milder phrase. Exhaust can also apply to using up resources entirely, not just people's energy.
What is the difference between exhaust and consume?
Exhaust means to use up something completely, leaving nothing left, while consume means to use up a resource but does not always imply total depletion. "Exhaust your options" implies none remain, while "consume resources" simply means resources are being used.
How is exhaust used as a noun about vehicles?
As a noun, exhaust refers to the waste gases released by an engine, or to the system of pipes that carries those gases out of the vehicle, commonly called the exhaust pipe or exhaust system.