deplete — to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies, resources, or strength
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies, resources, or strength
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpliːt/
Korean meaning: ~을 고갈시키다, 소진시키다, 감소시키다
Korean pronunciation: 디**플리**트
Example Sentences
- My Netflix binge-watching session completely depleted my phone battery and my motivation to study.
- The company's rapid expansion depleted its cash reserves.
- After the zombie apocalypse, the survivors quickly depleted the supermarket's instant noodle supply.
deplete
VERB//dɪˈpliːt//
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies, resources, or strength
Construction workers deplete the quarry of all its gravel and stone
Though depleted, still compete to complete!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'depletum', the past participle of 'depletare', meaning 'to empty out'. The word combines the prefix 'de-' (away, down) with 'pletum' (filled), derived from 'plenus' meaning 'full'.
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📝Examples
“My Netflix binge-watching session completely depleted my phone battery and my motivation to study.”
“The company's rapid expansion depleted its cash reserves.”
“After the zombie apocalypse, the survivors quickly depleted the supermarket's instant noodle supply.”
“Climate change threatens to deplete freshwater sources worldwide.”
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