exhaustion

Everyday

1. Exhaustion is the state of being extremely tired, with no energy left. tree →
2. Exhaustion is also when something is completely used up, like the exhaustion of the oil supply. tree →

In the lessons

In health and safety lessons heat exhaustion is an illness from getting too hot and losing too much water; rest, shade and drinks help. In stories exhaustion shows a character has done something very hard. Phrases: «heat exhaustion», «from exhaustion», «collapse with exhaustion».

Examples

• After the race she sat down in exhaustion. tree →
• The runners suffered from heat exhaustion. tree →
• He fell asleep from exhaustion. tree →
• Exhaustion made it hard to think clearly. tree →
• Drink water on hot days to avoid heat exhaustion. tree →
• The climbers reached the top in a state of exhaustion. tree →
• The baby cried with exhaustion. tree →
• Angelo was the stronger; and, with a deep sigh of exhaustion, the young artist threw himself into a chair. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: exhausted (very tired); exhausting (making you very tired). Pronounced ig-ZAWS-chun; the h is silent. Heat exhaustion signs: dizziness, headache, heavy sweating; tell an adult and cool down.