exhausted
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
KK: /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
adjective
Definition
Very tired or worn out, often after a lot of work or activity.
Example
After running the marathon, I felt completely exhausted.
Conversation
I can't believe how much we walked today!
I know, right? I'm feeling so exhausted.
Same here! I didn't expect it to be this tiring.
Next time, we should definitely plan for more breaks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fatigued
weary
spent
Antonyms
energetic
refreshed
invigorated
verb
Definition
To be very tired or worn out, often after a lot of effort or activity.
Example
After running the marathon, I felt completely exhausted.
Tense Forms
Past: exhausted
Past Participle: exhausted
Conversation
I really feel exhausted after that long hike we did yesterday.
I know what you mean, it took a lot out of us.
I didn’t expect to feel this exhausted today, though.
Root Explanation
Exhausted → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "haustus" (from "haurire", meaning to draw or to drink). The word "exhausted" means completely drawn out or drained of energy.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'drained out' ('ex-') of energy, as if you have 'drunk' all your strength ('haustus'). This helps you remember that exhausted means being completely out of energy.
Visually Confused Words
unexhausted
inexhausted
unexhaustedly
inexhaustedly