Synonyms for

Depleted

Verb / dɪˈpli:tɪd / Another word for depleted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to use up the supply or resources of something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

exhausted diminished drained spent

Informal

worn out used up run down

Literary

impoverished wasted

Antonyms

full replenished abundant rich plentiful stocked sufficient

Common collocations

  • depleted resources
  • depleted reserves
  • depleted uranium
  • depleted oxygen levels
  • depleted battery
  • depleted workforce
  • depleted soil

Word family

noun depletion
verb deplete
adjective depleted
adverb depletedly

Usage note

Often used to describe resources, energy, or supplies that have been significantly reduced. Can imply a negative consequence of overuse or lack of replenishment.

Example sentences

  1. After the long drought, the river was depleted of water.
  2. I depleted my savings account when I bought a new car.
  3. The company has depleted its budget for the year.
  4. The athlete felt depleted after running a marathon.
  5. The forest was depleted of trees due to deforestation.

Quotes

  • The world's resources are being depleted at an alarming rate.
  • We must find ways to replenish what has been depleted.
  • The soil in this area has been so depleted that nothing will grow.

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