Phonetic Breakdown of "exhaust"
Learn how to break down "exhaust" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
IH0 G Z AO1 S T
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Definition of "exhaust"
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
Noun
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A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
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The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
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The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.
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An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle.
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Exhaust gas.
Verb
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To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completelyExample: "Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."
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To empty by drawing or letting out the contentsExample: "to exhaust a treasury"
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To drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an endExample: "I exhausted my strength walking up the hill."
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To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energyExample: "The marathon exhausted me."
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To bring out or develop completely
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To discuss thoroughly or completelyExample: "That subject has already been fully exhausted."
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To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractivesExample: "to exhaust a drug successively with water, alcohol, and ether"
Adjective
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Exhausted; used up.