spent

[spent]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of spend.

adjective

1. tired; worn-out; exhausted.

   Synonyms: fatigued, weary

2. used up; consumed.

spent

/ spɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of spend

adjective

1. used up or exhausted; consumed

2. (of a fish) exhausted by spawning

Other Word Forms

• well-spent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spent¹

First recorded in 1425–75, for the adjective

Example Sentences

He spent four seasons with the Jets, starting each of his 62 games while throwing for 12,092 yards and 68 touchdowns with 69 interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gunners spent around £250m in the summer transfer window, bringing in eight new players, and that squad depth has already played a massive part in their strong start to the campaign.

From BBC

“The constant banging when he spent most of his career outside the three-point line,” Cronin said of Booker, “it’s new for him.”

From Los Angeles Times

And for a while, the spell works, largely thanks to Johnson, who has essentially spent his entire career — from WWE wrestler to bona fide movie star — preparing for a role like this.

From Salon

"Spurs have spent a bit of money and now have a lot of strength in depth with plenty of attacking options, but I think Kudus has been the best of their new signings," said Rooney.

From BBC

Related Words

• dead 
• finished 
• lost 
• used 
• wasted