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Meaning of the word exhaust in English

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exhaust

US /ɪɡˈzɑːst/
UK /ɪɡˈzɑːst/
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Verb

1.

to use up or consume completely

Example:
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The long hike completely exhausted their water supply.
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We need to find new resources before we exhaust the current ones.
Synonym:
depletedrainconsumeuse upexpend
2.

to make (someone) very tired

Example:
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The long journey exhausted the travelers.
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Working all night exhausted him completely.
Synonym:
tire outwear outfatiguewearydrain

Noun

1.

waste gases or air expelled from an engine, turbine, or other machine

Example:
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The car's exhaust pipe was emitting black smoke.
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The factory's exhaust fumes polluted the air.
Synonym:
fumesemissionseffluentdischarge
2.

the system through which waste gases are expelled from an engine

Example:
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He had to replace the entire exhaust system on his old car.
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The mechanic checked the car's exhaust for leaks.
Synonym:
exhaust systemmufflertailpipe
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exhaustedexhaustingexhaust fan