exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/verb
Middle School
1

To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.

2

To empty by drawing or letting out the contents.

3

To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or use until the supply comes to an end.

4

To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.

5

To discuss thoroughly or completely.

6

To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives.

7

To expel (as exhaust).

8

To discharge or escape (as exhaust).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing