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Learn “Fatigue”

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Fatigue

noun/fuh-TEEG/

Meaning

Extreme tiredness caused by hard work or exercise.

In context

The hikers rested to fight off the fatigue of the long climb.

Remember it

Fatigue ends in 'gue' but sounds like 'teeg' — that draining, tired feeling.

Use it well

Fatigue is deep tiredness; it can also be a verb meaning to tire someone.