Spent

/spɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense and past participle of spend; to have used up resources, time, or energy.

I spent the entire day studying for my finals.

to have paid out money or resources.

They spent a fortune on their wedding.

to have consumed time in a particular way.

She spent her childhood traveling around the world.

adjective

exhausted or used up.

After the marathon, I felt completely spent.

having been utilized or consumed.

The spent batteries need to be disposed of properly.

Past participle of 'spend', from Old English 'spendan', meaning 'to spend or expend'.

spent force

Something that is no longer effective or relevant.

spent some time

To have dedicated a duration of time to an activity.

spend

To use money or resources.

spender

A person who spends money.

spending

The act of using money.

Completely out of energy or enthusiasm.

I'm spent after that wild party last night.

Out of money.

I'm totally spent until payday.