Definitions

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

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Once that money is spent, California has to pay off the $10 billion bond with interest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"I spent three hours with President Trump -- three whole hours," Lula raged, adding he had handed the president documents which specifically discussed the fight against organized crime.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He spent a year making an almighty nuisance of himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Money was about to be spent, stars were going to arrive, but the deep transformation was about reshaping their identity.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I’d never spent a day of my life without her.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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