Basic Details
Word: Exhaustion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A state of extreme tiredness or lack of energy.
Synonyms: Fatigue, tiredness, weariness
Antonyms: Energy, vitality, strength
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning the candle at both ends: Working too hard to the point of exhaustion. Example: "She was burning the candle at both ends with late-night study sessions."
- Run out of steam: To lose energy and enthusiasm. Example: "After running for an hour, I started to run out of steam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the long hike, he felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him.
Example 2: The student collapsed on the sofa, overwhelmed by exhaustion from studying all night.
Example 3: Despite her exhaustion, she finished the race, showing incredible determination.
Fun Fact
The word "exhaustion" comes from the Latin word "exhaustus," which means "to draw out or empty." This reflects how we feel when we are so tired that we have little energy left.
Famous Quote
"Exhaustion is not just a state of mind; it is the body signalling that it has been pushed too far." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exhaustion" mean?
a) A feeling of excitement
b) A state of extreme tiredness
c) A type of fitness
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A state of extreme tiredness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exhaustion"?
a) Energy
b) Fatigue
c) Strength
d) Speed
Answer: b) Fatigue
3. What is the opposite of "exhaustion"?
a) Tiredness
b) Exhausted
c) Vitality
d) Weakness
Answer: c) Vitality
4. Which sentence uses "exhaustion" correctly?
a) Her exhaustion made her run faster.
b) The exhaustion had a lovely smell.
c) After the long meeting, I felt a deep exhaustion.
d) The exhaustion was flying in the sky.
Answer: c) After the long meeting, I felt a deep exhaustion.
5. What does the idiom "burning the candle at both ends" mean?
a) Being very energetic
b) Working too hard to the point of exhaustion
c) Having fun all day
d) Sleeping well at night
Answer: b) Working too hard to the point of exhaustion
