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Spent for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: spɛnt

What does Spent really mean?

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Hey there! I can definitely help you understand what "spent" means. So, have you ever heard someone say they're "wiped out" after a long day of playing or doing lots of physical activity? Well, in a similar way, when we say we are "spent," it means we're completely out of energy or resources. Imagine you have a toy car with a battery that's slowly running out of power. Eventually, it will stop running because it's all "spent." It's the same with us - when we've used up all our energy or resources, we can say we're "spent."

But wait, there's more! "Spent" can also have another meaning. Imagine you have a bunch of money, and you're not just spending it on little things here and there, but rather using most of it. Like, imagine you're planning a trip to a theme park, and you need to buy tickets, food, and pay for transportation. So, you spend a lot of your money on that trip. In this case, we can also say that you're "spent" because you've used up a significant amount of your money.

So, in summary, "spent" means being completely out of energy or resources, like when a toy car's battery is all used up. It can also mean using up a large amount of money or resources, like when you spend a lot on a big trip. I hope that makes sense! Remember, anytime you're unsure about a word, don't hesitate to ask for clarification. Learning is a process, and I'm here to help you every step of the way.


Revised and Fact checked by David Wilson on 2023-10-28 19:31:27

Spent In a sentece

Learn how to use Spent inside a sentece

  • I spent all my money on a new video game.
  • She spent the entire day studying for her exam.
  • We spent the weekend at the beach.
  • He spent an hour playing basketball with his friends.
  • My mom spent a lot of time cooking dinner for the family.

Spent Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Spent Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.