Exhaust ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Exhaust ( verb )

1. To use up or consume all the resources of something, especially energy, strength, or patience.
2. To emit waste gases or fumes from an engine or other system.
3. To thoroughly discuss or consider all aspects of a subject.

Origin:

From latin exhaurire, meaning 'to drain' or 'to draw off'.

Examples:

1. I was exhausted from working all day and needed a good night's sleep.
2. The car's exhaust emitted a loud, unpleasant noise.
3. We exhausted all possible solutions and decided that the best course of action was to start over.
4. She exhausted herself with her studies and could no longer focus on her work.
5. The committee exhausted all the evidence and reached a unanimous verdict.

(As a noun)

Exhaust ( noun )

1. To use up or consume all the resources of something, especially energy, strength, or patience.
2. To emit waste gases or fumes from an engine or other system.
3. To thoroughly discuss or consider all aspects of a subject.

Origin:

From latin exhaurire, meaning 'to drain' or 'to draw off'.

Examples:

1. I was exhausted from working all day and needed a good night's sleep.
2. The car's exhaust emitted a loud, unpleasant noise.
3. We exhausted all possible solutions and decided that the best course of action was to start over.
4. She exhausted herself with her studies and could no longer focus on her work.
5. The committee exhausted all the evidence and reached a unanimous verdict.