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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This year’s gubernatorial contest is not the first time Steyer has spent an inordinate sum seeking office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mountcastle spent 24 years as a prosecutor in the Western District of Virginia.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

For Steve, the findings are vindication after decades spent trying to reach the truth.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors spent years treating Chili’s like an aging casual-dining chain.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Kathy spent most of Saturday in her room.

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

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