2020-09-18 คำชวนสับสน ชุด E – Exhaustive & exhausting

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Dictionary.com

ออกเสียง “EXHAUST” = ‘ig-ZAWST’

ออกเสียง “EXHAUSTIVE” = ‘ig-ZAWS-tiv’

ออกเสียง “EXHAUSTING” = ‘ig-ZAW-sting’

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Choose the Right Synonym for exhaust

Verb

DEPLETE, DRAIN, EXHAUST, IMPOVERISH, BANKRUPT

mean to deprive of something essential to existence or potency.

DEPLETE implies a reduction in number or quantity so as to endanger the ability to function. depleting our natural resources

DRAIN implies a gradual withdrawal and ultimate deprivation of what is necessary to an existence. personal tragedy had drained him of all spirit

EXHAUST stresses a complete emptying. her lecture exhausted the subject

IMPOVERISH suggests a deprivation of something essential to richness or productiveness. impoverished soil

BANKRUPT suggests impoverishment to the point of imminent collapse. war had bankrupted the nation of resources

TIRE, WEARY, FATIGUE, EXHAUST, JADE

mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue.

TIRE implies a draining of one's strength or patience. the long ride tired us out

WEARY stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing. wearied of the constant arguing

FATIGUE suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort. fatigued by the day's chores

EXHAUST implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion. shoveling snow exhausted him

JADE suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness. appetites jaded by overindulgence

Collins COBUILD English Usage

Exhausted – exhausting – exhaustive

1. 'exhausted'

If you are exhausted, you are very tired.

At the end of the day I felt exhausted.

All three men were hot, dirty and exhausted.

Don't use words such as 'rather' or 'very' in front of exhausted.

You can, however, use words such as completely, absolutely, or utterly.

'And how are you feeling?' – 'Exhausted. Completely exhausted.'

The guest speaker looked absolutely exhausted.

2. 'exhausting'

If an activity is exhausting, it is very tiring.

It's a difficult and exhausting job.

Carrying bags is exhausting.

3. 'exhaustive'

An exhaustive study or description is thorough and complete.

He studied the problem in exhaustive detail.

For a more exhaustive treatment you should read Margaret Boden's book.