fatigue (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: fəˈtiːɡ
Definition
Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
Examples
The doctor diagnosed her chronic fatigue as a symptom of a deeper issue.
Running a marathon can cause significant physical fatigue in even the most trained athletes.
Mental fatigue can make it difficult to concentrate and make decisions.
How to Use fatigue
- suffer from fatigue (collocation)
- To experience tiredness due to illness or overexertion. — "Many people suffer from fatigue during flu season."
- experience fatigue (collocation)
- To feel tired. — "Athletes often experience fatigue after intense training sessions."
- fatigue sets in (idiom)
- Tiredness begins to be felt. — "After hiking for six hours, fatigue started to set in."
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