Meaning & use
exhaustion
A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness that leaves a person unable to continue easily.
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After the marathon, he collapsed onto the grass from sheer exhaustion.
Weeks of overtime finally led to complete exhaustion and a forced day off.
A note on using this word
Exhaustion is stronger than ordinary tiredness, suggesting a person's resources are almost completely used up.
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