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exhausted

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/

[/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/]

very tired

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Extremely tired, with no energy left.

Example

After the long flight I was exhausted.

After the long flight I was exhausted.

Etymology

From Latin 'exhaustus', past participle of 'exhaurire' (to draw out).

How & Where It’s Used

Stronger than 'tired'; very common in everyday speech.

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