use up
(Informal)
[verb]
Synonyms: consume, absorb, drain, exhaust, finish, run through

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use something ↔ up phrasal verb (see also use)
to use all of something:
She’s used up all the hot water.

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use up
use up (something)
to use all of something so that none of it is left.
New ink cartridges often cost $25 to $35 each and can be used up quickly if you print a lot of photos.

Many seniors quickly use up their money on prescription drugs.

She gets three weeks of vacation but she uses it up before the year was half over.

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use up something
use up (something)
to use all of something so that none of it is left.
New ink cartridges often cost $25 to $35 each and can be used up quickly if you print a lot of photos.

Many seniors quickly use up their money on prescription drugs.

She gets three weeks of vacation but she uses it up before the year was half over.

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use up
use until nothing is left, spend or consume completely
They used up all of the paper in the copy machine this morning.

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use up
v. phr.
1. To use until nothing is left; spend or consume completely.
Don't use up all the soap. Leave me some to wash with.
Jack used up his last dollar to see the movies.
Compare: GIVE OUT⁵.
2. informal To tire completely; make very tired; exhaust; leave no strength or force in.
■ Usually used in the passive.
After rowing the boat across the lake, Robert was used up.
Compare: GIVE OUT⁴, WEAR OUT.

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