Deplete for Dummies

Hey there! So, "deplete" is a word that means to use up or reduce something to a low level. It's like when you have a jar of cookies and you keep taking cookies out of it until there are hardly any left. That's when the jar has been depleted of cookies. It's the same idea with things like natural resources or energy - when we use them up and there's not much left, we say they have been depleted.

So, there are a few different ways we can use the word "deplete." One way is when we're talking about the environment. For example, when we cut down too many trees or pollute the air, we deplete the Earth's natural resources and harm the planet. Another way we use "deplete" is when we're talking about our bodies. If we don't get enough sleep or eat healthy foods, we can deplete our energy levels and feel tired all the time. Finally, "deplete" can also be used when talking about money. If we spend all of our savings on things we don't need, we deplete our bank account and don't have much left for emergencies or the future.

So, to sum it up, "deplete" means to use up or reduce something to a low level. Whether it's the Earth's resources, our energy, or our money, when we deplete something, we're using it up and not leaving much left. I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions.