Exploit Common

Exploit has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions

Noun

a notable achievement

"he performed a great feat"

"the book was her finest effort"

feat effort exploit

A heroic or extraordinary deed.

"The explorer's daring rescue of his stranded team became a legendary exploit in history."

In plain English: An exploit is an impressive achievement that shows great skill or bravery.

"The team decided to play with full exploitation of their opponent's weaknesses."

Verb

use or manipulate to one's advantage

"He exploit the new taxation system"

"She knows how to work the system"

"he works his parents for sympathy"

exploit work

draw from; make good use of

"we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"

exploit tap

work excessively hard

"he is exploiting the students"

overwork exploit

To use for one’s own advantage.

"The company decided to exploit the market gap before their competitors could react."

In plain English: To exploit something means to take unfair advantage of it for your own benefit.

"The team decided to exploit their opponent's weakness during the final minutes of the match."

Example Sentences

"The team decided to play with full exploitation of their opponent's weaknesses." noun

"The team decided to exploit their opponent's weakness during the final minutes of the match." verb

"You should exploit every opportunity to learn new skills while you are young." verb

"The company plans to exploit its current market advantage before competitors catch up." verb

"Fans love how the team exploits their speed to outrun defenders on the field." verb

Origin

The word entered English from Old French as esploit, originally referring to a military achievement or deed. Over time, its meaning shifted in the modern era to describe taking advantage of something for one's own benefit.

Rhyming Words

coit doit goit hoit toit soit noit quoit droit nooit dacoit adroit benoit sploit beloit dakoit detroit introit sexploit maladroit

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