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depleted
dih-PLEE-tuhd
Depleted (adj) means Greatly reduced in amount; used up, often to a worryingly low level. Example: “The country's depleted fish stocks are taking years to recover.”
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Greatly reduced in amount; used up, often to a worryingly low level.
"The country's depleted fish stocks are taking years to recover."
"After the marathon, her energy reserves were completely depleted."
How to use depleted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed up or significantly reduced, especially resources, energy, or supplies.
Common pairings
depleted resources
severely depleted
depleted uranium
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What does “depleted” mean?
The word “depleted” means greatly reduced in amount; used up, often to a worryingly low level. In plain terms, used up or significantly reduced, especially resources, energy, or supplies.
How do you pronounce “depleted”?
“Depleted” is pronounced dih-PLEE-tuhd (/dɪˈpliːtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “depleted” in a sentence?
Here is “depleted” used in a sentence: “The country's depleted fish stocks are taking years to recover.”
What is the opposite of “depleted”?
The opposite of “depleted” — its antonyms — are overflowing, plentiful, replete, undepleted and unexpended.
What part of speech is “depleted”?
“Depleted” is an adjective.
Is “depleted” a common word?
“Depleted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
