Past tense of exhaust
regular verb
The past tense of exhaust is exhausted. The past participle is also exhausted.
Forms of exhaust
| Base form (V1) | exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ |
| Present participle | exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔ(ː)stɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | exhausts /ɪɡˈzɔːsts/ |
Exhausted in a sentence
- The water was exhausted out of the well.
- Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.
- The exhausted singer collapsed on stage and had to be taken to the hospital.From the entry collapse
- The five exhausted runners crossed the finish line one after the other.From the entry finish line
- He flopped down in front of the television, exhausted from work.From the entry flop
Meaning of exhaust
- verb To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.
- verb To empty by drawing or letting out the contents.
- verb To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or use until the supply comes to an end.
Questions about the past tense of exhaust
- What is the past tense of exhaust?
- The past tense of exhaust is exhausted.
- What is the past participle of exhaust?
- The past participle of exhaust is exhausted.
- Is exhaust a regular or irregular verb?
- Exhaust is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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