Definitions and Examples of exhausted, spent, tired
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Completely depleted of energy or resources; extremely tired.
Example
After running a marathon, he was exhausted and could barely stand.
Used up; depleted of energy or resources.
Example
After a long day at work, she felt spent and just wanted to relax.
Feeling the need to rest or sleep; lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Example
He was tired after staying up late to finish his project.
Key Differences: exhausted vs spent vs tired
- 1Exhausted implies a complete depletion of energy or resources, often due to physical exertion.
- 2Spent describes a state of being used up or depleted, which can refer to both physical and mental exhaustion.
- 3Tired is a more general term that describes a feeling of needing rest or sleep, and can refer to both physical and mental fatigue.
Effective Usage of exhausted, spent, tired
- 1Express Fatigue: Use these antonyms to describe feelings of exhaustion or fatigue.
- 2Discuss Workload: Incorporate these words in conversations about workload and stress levels.
- 3Narrate Physical Exertion: Utilize these antonyms in narratives to describe physical exertion and its effects on the body.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonexhausted describe a state of physical or mental fatigue. Exhausted implies complete depletion of energy, spent describes being used up or depleted, and tired is a general term for needing rest or sleep. Use these words to express fatigue, discuss workload, and narrate physical exertion.
