Cool MateMeaning of Spent
Past tense of spend; used money or time.
In simple words: Used money or time.
Spent in a sentence
- She spent all her savings on a new car.
- He spent three hours studying for the exam.
- We spent our vacation in the mountains.
- I spent the evening reading a book.
- They spent too much money on unnecessary items.
How to use Spent
Use 'spent' for past actions concerning money or time. Avoid in formal writing without context.
Grammar pattern
spent + object
Memory hint
Think of 'spent' as 'spent all my coins'.
Related words
Collocations with Spent
- spent time
- spent money
- spent resources
- spent energy
- spent efforts
Synonyms for Spent
- expended
- consumed
- used
- wasted
- depleted
Opposites of Spent
- saved
- conserved
Common mistakes with Spent
- Using 'spend' instead of 'spent' for past actions.
- Confusing 'spent' with 'spending' when representing ongoing actions.
- Forgetting to include the object when saying what was spent.
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More words like Spent
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- In closing
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We regard this matter as very important.
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The most important tasks or goals that need immediate attention.
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Frequently asked questions about Spent
What does Spent mean?
Used money or time.
What is the definition of Spent?
Past tense of spend; used money or time.
How do you use Spent in a sentence?
She spent all her savings on a new car.
Can you give another example of Spent?
He spent three hours studying for the exam.
What are synonyms for Spent?
Common alternatives include expended, consumed, used, wasted, depleted.
What is the opposite of Spent?
Opposite meanings include saved, conserved.
What words go with Spent?
It commonly pairs with spent time, spent money, spent resources, spent energy, spent efforts.
What are common mistakes when using Spent?
Using 'spend' instead of 'spent' for past actions. Confusing 'spent' with 'spending' when representing ongoing actions. Forgetting to include the object when saying what was spent.
How do you pronounce Spent?
US: //spɛnt//, UK: //spɛnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spent?
Use 'spent' for past actions concerning money or time. Avoid in formal writing without context.