Definitions and Examples of weaken, exhaust
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make or become weaker in strength, power, or effectiveness.
Example
The prolonged illness had weakened his immune system, making him more susceptible to infections.
To drain or use up completely; to make someone feel extremely tired or depleted.
Example
The long hours of work had exhausted her, and she could barely keep her eyes open.
Key Differences: weaken vs exhaust
- 1Weaken implies a gradual loss of strength or effectiveness, while exhaust denotes a sudden or complete depletion of energy.
- 2Weaken can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts, while exhaust is mostly used in physical contexts.
- 3Exhaust can also mean to use up completely, while weaken does not have this meaning.
Effective Usage of weaken, exhaust
- 1Health and Fitness: Use weaken and exhaust to describe physical conditions and states.
- 2Productivity and Work: Use weaken and exhaust to describe the effects of overwork or stress.
- 3Emotions and Feelings: Use weaken and exhaust to describe emotional or mental states of exhaustion or depletion.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of energised are weaken and exhaust. Weaken implies a gradual loss of strength or effectiveness, while exhaust denotes a sudden or complete depletion of energy. Use these words to describe physical conditions, effects of overwork or stress, and emotional or mental states of exhaustion or depletion.
