Cool MateExhaust vs You've run out
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Exhaust
Top 5,000 (fairly common)C1noun
You've run out
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: You've run out
| Exhaust | You've run out | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪɡˈzɔːst//🇺🇸 //ɪɡˈzɔst// | 🇬🇧 //juːv rʌn aʊt//🇺🇸 //juv rʌn aʊt// |
| Meaning | The state of being very tired or worn out. | You have no more of something. |
| Example | After the marathon, I felt complete exhaust and could barely stand. | You've run out of milk, so we can't make pancakes. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | mental exhaust, total exhaust, extreme exhaust | run out of energy, run out of money, run out of ideas, run out of patience, run out of time |
| Antonyms | energy, vitality, refreshment | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'exhaustion', using it in non-physical contexts., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Overusing in informal situations like casual conversation about being tired. | Using 'runned' instead of 'run' as the past form., Confusing 'run out' with 'ran out' when referring to the present., Saying 'run out of' followed by a non-count noun incorrectly. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Not typically used when referring to casual tiredness; better for extreme fatigue. | Use in informal conversations when discussing supplies or resources. Can sound abrupt if used with someone you don’t know well. |
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Frequently asked questions: Exhaust vs You've run out
What's the difference between Exhaust and You've run out?
Exhaust: The state of being very tired or worn out. You've run out: You have no more of something.
Which is more common: Exhaust and You've run out?
You've run out is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Exhaust: After the marathon, I felt complete exhaust and could barely stand. You've run out: You've run out of milk, so we can't make pancakes.
Can I use Exhaust and You've run out interchangeably?
Not always. Exhaust and You've run out are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.