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VocabJLPT N3

to use up

Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive VerbSuffix

Definitions

1. to use up
2. to exhaust
3. to devote oneself (to)
4. to do to exhaustion

This verb means to do one's utmost, to exhaust all effort, or to devote oneself completely to something. It is often used to express giving everything you have for a person or a goal.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I intend to give it everything I've got.

Sentence 2

Even if I use every word I have, it still doesn't feel like enough to explain.

Sentence 3

He said flatly, "I've said everything there is to say."

Sentence 4

Before I fell asleep, I thought, "I gave it my all today."

Sentence 5

There are days when you give everything and still don't see results.