Cool MateMeaning of Fatigue
A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
In simple words: A feeling of being very tired or weak.
Fatigue in a sentence
- After the long hike, I was overcome with fatigue.
- Chronic fatigue can affect your daily activities significantly.
- The fatigue from working night shifts was challenging to manage.
- She experienced fatigue after her surgery, needing extra time to recover.
- Mental fatigue can be as debilitating as physical fatigue.
- Students often report fatigue during exam periods due to stress.
How to use Fatigue
Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe tiredness; often used in medical situations or about work-related tiredness. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'fat' and 'igue' - when you're very fat with tiredness, you feel sluggish.
Related words
Collocations with Fatigue
- mental fatigue
- physical fatigue
- chronic fatigue
- combat fatigue
- fatigue symptoms
Synonyms for Fatigue
- exhaustion
- weariness
- tiredness
- fatigued state
- debility
Opposites of Fatigue
- energy
- vitality
- invigoration
Common mistakes with Fatigue
- Confused with 'tiredness' - fatigue is a stronger, more serious feeling.
- Incorrectly used as a verb; fatigue is a noun.
- Misunderstood its severity; fatigue often implies a more chronic condition.
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Frequently asked questions about "Fatigue"
What does "Fatigue" mean?
A feeling of being very tired or weak.
What is the definition of "Fatigue"?
A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
How do you use "Fatigue" in a sentence?
After the long hike, I was overcome with fatigue.
Can you give another example of "Fatigue"?
Chronic fatigue can affect your daily activities significantly.
What are synonyms for "Fatigue"?
Common alternatives include exhaustion, weariness, tiredness, fatigued state, debility.
What is the opposite of "Fatigue"?
Opposite meanings include energy, vitality, invigoration.
What words go with "Fatigue"?
It commonly pairs with mental fatigue, physical fatigue, chronic fatigue, combat fatigue, fatigue symptoms.
What are common mistakes when using "Fatigue"?
Confused with 'tiredness' - fatigue is a stronger, more serious feeling. Incorrectly used as a verb; fatigue is a noun. Misunderstood its severity; fatigue often implies a more chronic condition.
How do you pronounce "Fatigue"?
US: //fəˈtiɡ//, UK: //fəˈtiːɡ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Fatigue"?
Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe tiredness; often used in medical situations or about work-related tiredness. Not typically used in casual conversation.