Question

deplete Years of farming on the same small plot of land had left the soil depleted of minerals. dɪˈplit

Accepted Answer

To reduce in amount by using up. The de- prefix often means “do the opposite of,” so deplete means the opposite of “fill.” Thus, for example, a kitchen's food supplies can be rapidly depleted by hungry teenagers. But deplete often suggests something more serious. Desertions can deplete an army; layoffs can deplete an office staff; and too much time in bed can rapidly deplete your muscular strength

word	deplete
definition	To reduce in amount by using up.
eg_sentence	Years of farming on the same small plot of land had left the soil depleted of minerals.
explanation	The de- prefix often means “do the opposite of,” so deplete means the opposite of “fill.” Thus, for example, a kitchen's food supplies can be rapidly depleted by hungry teenagers. But deplete often suggests something more serious. Desertions can deplete an army; layoffs can deplete an office staff; and too much time in bed can rapidly deplete your muscular strength
IPA	dɪˈplit

Deplete Depleted Means Opposite Rapidly Reduce Amount Years