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spent

[spent] / spɛnt /
ADJECTIVE
used up, gone; tired out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dead finished lost used wasted
STRONG
blown bushed consumed debilitated depleted disbursed dissipated drained enervated exhausted expended fagged limp prostrate shattered shot weakened wearied weary
WEAK
all in bleary burned out dog-tired done in down the drain effete far-gone had it played-out ready to drop thrown away washed-up worn-out
Antonyms
STRONG
active animated energetic energized fresh invigorated lively restored strong unused

Example Sentences

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"Now, the last trip we spent about £10,000," he told AFP, despite his crew reducing the speed of the boat to save fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, Grede compares time spent with her children to limited-edition fashion collabs, noting she likes to create “high-impact, core memories” through big moments like fishing trips or New York getaways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He spent the first eight years of his career with the Phoenix Suns, where he teamed with D’Antoni.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The BBC understands President Trump's national security team spent much of Thursday in the West Wing briefing him on a search-and-rescue mission that also came under Iranian fire.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Kathy spent most of Saturday in her room.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.