deplete
verb C2
Plain meaning
to use up or greatly reduce something
Exam-register meaning
to reduce the quantity, supply, or availability of a resource over time
In context
generalLong working hours can deplete your energy.
examOverfishing can deplete marine populations and damage coastal ecosystems.
Common collocations
deplete resourcesdeplete energydeplete reserves
Watch out
Do not confuse 'deplete' with 'delete'. Delete means remove text/data; deplete means reduce a supply.
Word family
depletion (noun)depleted (adjective/participle)depleting (adjective/participle)