deplete

[dɪˈpliːt]

deplete Definition

• 1. to reduce the amount of something that is present or available
• 2. to use up the supply of something

Using deplete: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deplete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The overuse of pesticides has depleted the soil of nutrients.

• Example

  The company's resources were depleted after the economic crisis.

• Example

  The marathon runner's energy was completely depleted by the end of the race.

deplete Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deplete

• exhaust
• consume
• diminish

Antonyms for deplete

• replenish
• refill
• augment

Phrases with deplete

• deplete stocks

  to use up or reduce the amount of goods or products in a store or warehouse

  Example

  The holiday shopping season has depleted stocks of popular toys and electronics.

• deplete reserves

  to use up or reduce the amount of resources or funds that are available for future use

  Example

  The government has been forced to deplete its reserves to cover the costs of the pandemic response.

• deplete ozone layer

  to cause damage to the Earth's protective ozone layer through the release of harmful chemicals

  Example

  The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration and air conditioning systems has been shown to deplete the ozone layer.

Origins of deplete

from Latin 'depletus', past participle of 'deplere', meaning 'to empty out'

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Summary: deplete in Brief

The verb 'deplete' [dɪˈpliːt] means to reduce or use up the amount of something that is present or available. It can refer to natural resources, financial reserves, or personal energy levels. Examples include 'The overuse of pesticides has depleted the soil of nutrients' and 'The marathon runner's energy was completely depleted by the end of the race.'