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verb

Definition of use up 

transitive verb

: to exhaust of strength or useful properties land that has been used up

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Synonyms & Antonyms for use up

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

renew, replace

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Examples of use up in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of use up

1712, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of use up was in 1712

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