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

The process—which occurs in special cellular structures called chloroplasts—uses up water and carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, as well as sugars that can be used by the plant. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Thirty-six concentrated red LED lights are designed to smooth skin, while two attachments for administering microcurrents (one for targeting around the eyes) use up to 425 microamps to increase cellular adenosine triphosphate, providing a nearly instant, at-home facelift. —Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024

Now, the fluids can be used up to two years after manufacturing instead of the previous one year, Baxter International said in a statement. —Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024

Open a conversation by pressing Ctrl and then the forward slash key to use up Aria AI within the Opera browser. —Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 23 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