use up
definition
use completely; finish
example
She used up all the money she made in one year, so now she has to start over and save up again.
synonyms
finishrun out ofconsume
word origin — Origin notes will appear here when available.
Set 11 · Study 1 / 5
Exituse completely; finish
She used up all the money she made in one year, so now she has to start over and save up again.
Set 11 of Intermediate covers 5 words: use up, look for, go on, eat out, calm down. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
use completely; finish
She used up all the money she made in one year, so now she has to start over and save up again.
to try to find someone or something
Lots of young people start looking for jobs right after they graduate from college.
continue
She has a very busy schedule, but she told me that she cannot go on like this because she is feeling really tired.
eat in a restaurant
My family and I ate out yesterday as it was my sister's birthday.
relax and feel less stressed
I think Nicole is so stressed these days. She needs to calm down.