CEFR C1

depleted

verb

Meaning

To use up or reduce something so that there is little or none left.

Examples

The constant demand for oil has depleted global reserves.
His illness severely depleted his strength.

Synonyms: use up, exhaust, drain, impoverish

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depleted (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpliːt/

Definition

To use up or reduce something so that there is little or none left.

Examples

The constant demand for oil has depleted global reserves.
His illness severely depleted his strength.
We need to ensure we don't deplete our natural resources.

How to Use depleted

deplete something (prepositional phrase): To use up or reduce the amount of something. — "The war depleted the country's treasury."
deplete of (prepositional phrase): To reduce something by removing its contents or components. — "The disease depleted him of his strength."

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