Cambridge Dictionary of American English
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Definition
exhaust (USE)
[Hide phonetics]verb [T]
to use (something) completely
After a whole day with the kids, her patience was nearly exhausted.
exhaustive
[Hide phonetics]adjective [not gradable]
detailed and complete
an exhaustive study of the tax law
