spent

American  

[spent] / spɛnt /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of spend.

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adjective

1. tired; worn-out; exhausted.

   Synonyms:

   fatigued , weary

2. used up; consumed.

spent British  

/ spɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of spend

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adjective

1. used up or exhausted; consumed

2. (of a fish) exhausted by spawning

Other Word Forms

• well-spent adjective

Etymology

Origin of spent

First recorded in 1425–75, for the adjective

Example Sentences

A native of Pennsylvania, he’ll also have to establish roots in new territory after having spent his entire life on the East Coast.

From Los Angeles Times

The company spent almost no money on external marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Minnesota also spent to retain some of its own players who might have otherwise left.

From The Wall Street Journal

Joban Singh, 27, based in Bakersfield, spent $80,000 to buy a truck because even though truck driving is a tough life, it provides a steady income to support his family.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of the group spent six hours crafting each stocking, using hand embroidery, piping and seam-matching skills.

From BBC

Related Words

• dead
• finished
• lost
• used
• wasted