How do you use the word "spent" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "spent": I spent twelve hours on the train. I spent the whole afternoon chatting with friends.

Spent Meaning

/spɛnt/

Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

adjConsumed, used up, exhausted, depleted.

"a spent cartridge"

adjOf fish: exhausted as a result of having spawned.

adjOf legislation or an enactment: no longer in force due to all of its provisions having expired or been completed.

adjOf a conviction: no longer appearing on a person's criminal record.

verbsimple past and past participle of spend

I spent twelve hours on the train.

I spent the whole afternoon chatting with friends.

We have spent our entire allocation for the year.

Synonyms:

drop spend tired

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

After running the marathon, the athlete felt completely ____ and could barely walk.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

He returned from the long business trip feeling completely ____ and in need of a good rest.

CEFR Practice Quiz

After running the marathon, the athlete felt completely ____ and could barely walk.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

He returned from the long business trip feeling completely ____ and in need of a good rest.

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