CEFR C1 · Springboard vocabulary: Recycling

deplete

/dɪˈpliːt/ 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To deplete means to reduce the amount of something, especially a natural resource, or to use up a supply of something.

Synonyms

exhaust drain diminish reduce

Antonyms

replenish restore increase augment

Translations

deplete in your language

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عربي

استنزاف يعني تقليل كمية شيء ما، أو استنفاد مخزون شيء ما.

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اردو

ختم کرنا کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کی مقدار کو کم کرنا یا ذخیرہ کو استعمال کرنا۔

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हिंदी

खत्म करना का अर्थ है किसी चीज़ की मात्रा को कम करना या उसकी आपूर्ति का उपयोग कर लेना।

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中文

耗尽意味着减少某物的数量，特别是自然资源。

Easy Explanation

It means to use up a lot of something. So there is less left. Like using all the water.

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Memory TipThink of 'empty' – to make something empty or less.

Contextual Examples

Overfishing can quickly deplete (use up) the fish population in a region.

If we don't conserve water, we will deplete (reduce the amount) our reserves during the dry season.

The long hike began to deplete (wear out) her energy, making her feel tired.

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