exhausting
ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ
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Definition of exhausting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

very tiringmaking someone extremely tired or worn out
  • The exhausting hike left us barely able to walk.
  • The exhausting workload affected her sleep.
  • That was an exhausting meeting full of arguments.
draining fatiguing tiring
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Origin of exhausting

Latin, exhaurire (to draw out)

Terms with exhausting included in their meaning

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fatigue
very tiring or exhausting
exhausting task
extremely tiring and demanding
labor
hard and exhausting work or effort
exhausting
causing exhaustion or fatigue
exhausting journey
long and tiring walk
demanding
physically or mentally demanding, often exhausting
busy exhausting
cause someone to work hard and quickly until very tired
exhausting
leading to exhaustion or weakness

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  1. French:épuisant, ...
  2. German:anstrengend, ...
  3. Italian:estenuante, ...
  4. Spanish:agotador, ...
  5. Portuguese:esgotante, ...
  6. Chinese:令人疲惫的, ...
  7. Japanese:非常に疲れる, ...
  8. Arabic:مرهق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתִּישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:изнуряющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виснажливий, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुत थकाने वाला, ...
exhaust
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Definition of exhaust - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
fatiguetire out completely
  • The long hike exhausted the children.
fatigue wear out
2.
energyuse up all resources or energy
  • The marathon exhausted all his energy.
deplete drain
3.
discussiondiscuss a topic thoroughly
  • They exhausted the topic during the meeting.
analyze explore
4.
mechanicsTECH.expel gases or steamTECH.
  • The engine exhausts steam after use.
discharge emit

Noun

1.
enginesTECH.gases released as waste from an engineTECH.
  • Exhaust from the truck filled the air.
smoke
2.
automotiveTECH.system for discharging burned gases from an engineTECH.
  • The car's exhaust needs repair.
exhaust system muffler tailpipe
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Images of exhaust

  • exhaust: gases released as waste from an engine
    gases released as waste from an engine
  • exhaust: system for discharging burned gases from an engine
    system for discharging burned gases from an engine

Expressions with exhaust

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gases emitted from an engine as waste
The garage was filled with exhaust fumes from the idling car..
discuss every part of a topic completely
They tried to exhaust the subject during the meeting.
tube for expelling exhaust gases from an engine
The mechanic fixed the leak in the exhaust pipe..
used or polluted air removed from a room machine or process
The exhaust air is filtered before being released outside.
fan that moves air out of an enclosure
The kitchen exhaust fan helps remove cooking odors.
device that removes fumes and smoke from air
The exhaust hood above the stove efficiently cleared the smoke.

Origin of exhaust

Latin, ex (out) + haurire (to draw)

Examples of exhaust in a sentence

  • Studying all night can exhaust your mental energy.
  • The long hike will exhaust your strength.
  • Studying late at night can exhaust your focus.
  • The panel exhausted the subject over several hours.
  • We need to exhaust all possibilities before making a decision.
  • The machine exhausts fumes during operation.

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  1. French:épuiser, gaz d'échappement, ...
  2. German:ermüden, Abgase, ...
  3. Italian:spossare, gas di scarico, ...
  4. Spanish:agotar, escape, ...
  5. Portuguese:esgotar, escapamento, ...
  6. Chinese:耗尽体力, 废气, ...
  7. Japanese:疲れ果てる, 排気ガス, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْهَقَ, عادم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַתִּישׁ, גַּזֵי פְּלִיטָה, ...
  10. Russian:измотать, выхлопные газы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виснажувати, вихлопні гази, ...
  12. Hindi:थका देना, धुआं, ...
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