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spent

Pronunciation: [/spɛnt/]

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spent: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use spent in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “energy”

(adjective) when something has been used up or consumed, especially referring to energy or resources. It's like when you finish all your snacks or your phone battery dies.

Example

I feel so much better after a good night's sleep; all my spent energy has been replenished.

Example

She couldn't finish the race because her legs were too spent from running earlier.

Example

Have you ever felt completely spent after a long day of activities?

Context: “money”

(verb) to use up money or resources, especially when referring to using it to buy things or pay for services. It's like when you've already spent all your allowance on toys.

Example

They spent all their savings on a new car.

Example

I try not to spend too much money on unnecessary things.

Example

What did you spend your birthday money on?

How to pronounce spent

Pronunciation: [/spɛnt/]

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