Definition of exhaust

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  • exhaust is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • exhaust is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • exhaust is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of exhaust

  • use up (resources or materials) (verb)

    Examples

    1. We exhausted our savings

    Synonyms

    1. consume
    2. deplete
    3. eat
    4. eat up
    5. run through
    6. use up
    7. wipe out
  • wear out completely (verb)

    Examples

    1. This kind of work exhausts me

    Synonyms

    1. beat
    2. tucker
    3. tucker out
    4. wash up
  • eliminate (a substance) (verb)

    Examples

    1. combustion products are exhausted in the engine

    Synonyms

    1. discharge
    2. eject
    3. expel
    4. release
  • gases ejected from an engine as waste products (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. exhaust fumes
    2. fumes
  • system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. exhaust system
  • deplete (verb)

    Examples

    1. exhaust one's savings

    Synonyms

    1. play out
    2. run down
    3. sap
    4. tire
  • use up the whole supply of (verb)

    Examples

    1. We have exhausted the food supplies

See definition of exhaust in Merriam Webster