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deplete

 

[ dɪˈpliːt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

resources

To use up the supply or resources of something. To greatly reduce the amount or quantity of something.

Synonyms

consume, diminish, drain, exhaust

Examples of usage

  • The constant deforestation is depleting the earth's natural resources.
  • The ongoing drought has depleted the water supply in the region.
  • We need to find sustainable solutions to prevent depleting our planet's resources.
  • The excessive fishing practices are depleting the fish population in the ocean.
  • The overuse of pesticides is depleting the soil quality in agricultural areas.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A reduction in the number or quantity of something, especially a natural resource.

Synonyms

depletion, diminution, exhaustion, reduction

Examples of usage

  • The depletion of the ozone layer is a major environmental concern.
  • The rapid depletion of fish stocks in the ocean is alarming.
  • The depletion of nutrients in the soil is affecting crop growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "deplete" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastar

🇮🇳 ख़त्म करना

🇩🇪 erschöpfen

🇮🇩 menguras

🇺🇦 виснажувати

🇵🇱 wyczerpać

🇯🇵 使い果たす (tsukaihatasu)

🇫🇷 épuiser

🇪🇸 agotar

🇹🇷 tüketmek

🇰🇷 고갈시키다 (gogalsikida)

🇸🇦 يستنزف

🇨🇿 vyčerpat

🇸🇰 vyčerpať

🇨🇳 耗尽 (hàojìn)

🇸🇮 izčrpati

🇮🇸 þreyta

🇰🇿 сарқылту

🇬🇪 გამოწურვა

🇦🇿 tükənmək

🇲🇽 agotar

Etymology

The word 'deplete' originated from the Latin word 'deplētus', which means 'emptied out' or 'reduced'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-15th century. Over time, 'deplete' has been used to describe the act of exhausting or using up a resource or quantity. The concept of depletion is often associated with environmental issues and resource management.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,839, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.