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peter out vs run out

run out vs peter out

peter out and run out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peter out No No Yes No
run out No No Yes No
As verbs, peter out and run out are synonyms defined as:
  • peter out and run out: use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
Other synonyms of peter out include conk out, poop out, run down.
peter out (verb) run out (verb)
use up all one's strength and energy and stop working use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
end weakly prove insufficient
exhaust the supply of
become used up; be exhausted
flow, run or fall out and become lost
flow off gradually
leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
lose validity
Difference between peter out and run out

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