verb
adjective
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used up or exhausted; consumed
-
(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
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Add to that the trust’s obligation to support your mother, and every dollar spent or forgiven takes on extra emotional weight.
From MarketWatch
He’s on his second team, having spent the first part of his career with Detroit, and he already has one ring.
From Los Angeles Times
On television, America spent a summer wondering who shot J.R. on “Dallas,” and NBC’s “Must See TV” slogan defined an evening of entertainment for the nation with hits like “Friends” and “E.R.”
Another six months can be spent negotiating with the country concerned and deciding whether there is a case for retaliation.
From BBC
It sold more than 3 million copies and spent more than 80 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list.
From Los Angeles Times
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