B1noun 1K

Spending

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspendɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Spending

the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person

In simple words: Using money to buy things or pay for services.

Spending in a sentence

• His spending has increased significantly this year.
• The government is concerned about rising consumer spending.
• She created a budget to track her monthly spending on groceries.
• Excessive spending can lead to financial problems.
• Many families are trying to reduce their spending during tough economic times.

How to use Spending

Used in a general context for financial transactions. Suitable for everyday conversation, but may require more formal expressions in financial reports.

Grammar pattern

spend + object

Memory hint

Think of 'spend' as 'send' money away.

Related words

Collocations with Spending

• total
• high
• low
• boost
• increase
• cut
• rise
• fall
• go to
• level
• plan
• programme/​program
• spending  on
• a cut in spending
• a reduction in spending
• an increase in spending

Synonyms for Spending

• expenditure
• outlay
• outgo
• disbursement
• cost

Opposites of Spending

• saving
• conserving

Common mistakes with Spending

• Confusing 'spending' with 'spent' as both can describe past actions.
• Omitting the object when saying how much was spent.
• Using 'spending' with inappropriate subjects like 'I' instead of 'on'.

Frequently asked questions about Spending

What does Spending mean?

Using money to buy things or pay for services.

What is the definition of Spending?

the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person

How do you use Spending in a sentence?

His spending has increased significantly this year.

Can you give another example of Spending?

The government is concerned about rising consumer spending.

What are synonyms for Spending?

Common alternatives include expenditure, outlay, outgo, disbursement, cost.

What is the opposite of Spending?

Opposite meanings include saving, conserving.

What words go with Spending?

It commonly pairs with total, high, low, boost, increase, cut, rise, fall, go to, level, plan, programme/​program, spending  on, a cut in spending, a reduction in spending, an increase in spending.

What are common mistakes when using Spending?

Confusing 'spending' with 'spent' as both can describe past actions. Omitting the object when saying how much was spent. Using 'spending' with inappropriate subjects like 'I' instead of 'on'.

How do you pronounce Spending?

US: /["/ˈspendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspendɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Spending?

Used in a general context for financial transactions. Suitable for everyday conversation, but may require more formal expressions in financial reports.

What CEFR level is Spending?

"Spending" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.