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Exhaustion

Definition

Exhaustion refers to the state of extreme physical or mental fatigue resulting from prolonged activity, stress, or lack of rest.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun - Physical Fatigue

Exhaustion can be experienced as a physical condition where the body becomes extremely tired and lacking in energy.

Example Sentence: After running a marathon, he collapsed from complete exhaustion.

2. Noun - Mental Fatigue

Exhaustion can also refer to mental fatigue, a state of extreme mental weariness caused by excessive cognitive activity or stress.

Example Sentence: The constant demands of work and family left her suffering from mental exhaustion.

3. Noun - Depletion

Exhaustion can signify the depletion or complete use of a particular resource or supply.

Example Sentence: The expedition faced water exhaustion in the arid desert.

4. Adjective - Tiring or Draining

When used as an adjective, exhaustion describes something that causes extreme fatigue or weariness.

Example Sentence: The exhausting hike left them in a state of total exhaustion.

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