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Meaning of spent
The primary meaning of the word "spent" is to have used up or exhausted a resource, such as money, energy, or time.
Etymology of spent
The word "spent" originates from the Old English word "spendan," which means to spend or disburse, and is related to the Old Norse word "spenna," meaning to spend or pay
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of paying or disbursing money, and later to describe the state of being exhausted or depleted
Synonyms
exhausted
drained
depleted
worn out
fatigued
tired
weary
spent out
used up
consumed
dissipated
squandered
wasted
frittered
expended
disbursed
paid out
laid out
shelled out
coughed up
doled out
forked out
handed over
paid
disbursed
allocated
utilized
employed
applied
devoted
committed
invested
laid out
outlaid
outgo
outgoing
output
expenditure
expense
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of spend, meaning to pay or disburse money for something
- * Having used up or exhausted a resource, such as energy or a supply
- * Having been used or utilized for a particular purpose
Usage Examples
- The team was spent after playing three games in a row
- * She spent all her savings on a new car
- * The company has spent millions of dollars on research and development
- * The hikers were spent after climbing to the top of the mountain
Antonyms
refreshed
rejuvenated
energized
revitalized
renewed
restored
replenished
refilled
refueled
reinvigorated
invigorated
strengthened
fortified
enriched
increased
augmented
amplified
enhanced
boosted
lifted
raised
elevated
saved
conserved
preserved
retained
maintained
accumulated
amassed
hoarded
stored
reserved