spent — having no energy left; completely tired
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no energy left; completely tired
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɛnt/
Example Sentences
- After binge-watching 20 episodes, my brain was completely spent.
- The old politician was a spent force in the party.
- My wallet feels spent after the shopping spree.
spent
ADJECTIVE[/spɛnt/]
having no energy left; completely tired
After the marathon, his legs were completely spent and he collapsed on the grass.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'spent', the past tense and past participle of 'spend', which comes from Old English 'spenden' meaning 'to use up' or 'consume', ultimately derived from Latin 'expendere' meaning 'to weigh out' or 'pay out'.
Breakdown
spend (to use up, consume) + -ed (past tense/participle suffix) = spent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After binge-watching 20 episodes, my brain was completely spent.”
“The old politician was a spent force in the party.”
“My wallet feels spent after the shopping spree.”
“The storm's fury was spent by morning.”
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