exhausted
Translation
exhausted, worn out, drained
Examples
I was too exhausted to go out.
I was too exhausted to go out.
The exhausted runners crossed the finish line.
The exhausted runners crossed the finish line.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) exhausted to be very tired He was too exhausted to speak.
exhausted ((from sth.)) tired because of something She was exhausted from lack of sleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worn out, drained, fatigued; Antonyms: energetic, refreshed
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'haurire' (to draw water), meaning 'to use up completely'.
Memory Tips
Think of a car's 'exhaust' pipe letting out all the car's energy, leaving it empty and 'exhausted'.