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US/ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/
UK/ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/
the state of being extremely tired, with no energy left
In context
After the marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion at the finish line.
Nurses working double shifts often suffer from physical and mental exhaustion.
The baby finally fell asleep out of sheer exhaustion.
Words that go with exhaustion
adjective + noun
- complete exhaustionHe slept for twelve hours in complete exhaustion.
- physical exhaustionThe climbers showed signs of physical exhaustion.
- sheer exhaustionShe cried from sheer exhaustion.
verb + preposition
- collapse from exhaustionTwo runners collapsed from exhaustion in the heat.
- suffer from exhaustionMany new parents suffer from exhaustion.
noun + noun
- heat exhaustionDrink water to avoid heat exhaustion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel exhaustion after work.Correct: I feel exhausted after work.