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Definition exhaustion in American English

exhaustion noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪɡˈzɔstʃ(ə)n/
1

a feeling of being extremely tired and without energy

Example

Weak with exhaustion, the climbers were finally lifted to safety.

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2

the use of all that you have of something

Example

Increased consumption will lead to faster exhaustion of our natural resources.

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Definition exhaustion in American English