What's a common phrase with 'deplete'?

What is a common collocation with 'deplete'?

What's the difference between 'deplete' and 'use'?

How is 'deplete' different from 'use'?

Can 'deplete' be used for non-physical things?

Can 'deplete' refer to abstract things like time?

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deplete

/dɪˈpliːt/

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verb

Use up so there is little left. Lessen the amount of something important.

The long commute began to deplete my energy.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'deplete' stresses using up a limited supply until it is much lower, whereas 'use' is neutral and general. 'Deplete' feels stronger than 'reduce' and often implies difficulty in recovery. Writers choose 'deplete' when they want to emphasize serious loss or exhaustion of resources.

In other languages

Spanish: agotar
Japanese: 枯渇させる
Korean: 고갈하다
Vietnamese: cạn kiệt
Chinese: 耗尽

Common phrases

deplete resourcesdeplete fundsdeplete energydeplete supplies

Synonyms

use up exhaust drain empty reduce

Frequently asked questions

Is 'deplete' formal or informal?: Is 'deplete' formal or casual?
What's a common phrase with 'deplete'?: What is a common collocation with 'deplete'?
What's the difference between 'deplete' and 'use'?: How is 'deplete' different from 'use'?
Can 'deplete' be used for non-physical things?: Can 'deplete' refer to abstract things like time?