use up

verb

used up; using up; uses up

transitive verb

: to exhaust of strength or useful properties

land that has been used up

Synonyms

• absorb
• burn
• consume
• deplete
• devour
• drain
• draw down
• exhaust
• expend
• play out
• spend

Examples of use up in a Sentence

we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, valerian root appears safe for short-term use up to 28 days. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Swapping doesn’t use up a turn, and figuring out the best time and place to move each ally plays an important role in the toughest fights. —Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024

Lateef, a Nebraska commit, was 14 of 18 passing for 115 yards in the first half as the Lancers used up large chunks of clock to keep St. John Bosco’s offense off the field. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024

Ways To Use Leftover Cider Looking to use up the rest of the bottle apple cider? —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

use up

verb

: to make complete use of : exhaust

used up all the supplies