First Known Use: 15th century
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spent
adjective \ˈspent\
: used up and no longer useful
: tired and drained of energy
Full Definition of SPENT
1
a : used up : consumed b : exhausted of active or required components or qualities often for a particular purpose <spent nuclear fuel>
2
: drained of energy or effectiveness : exhausted
3
: exhausted of spawn or sperm <spent fishes>
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Origin of SPENT
Middle English, from past participle of spenden to spend
Related to SPENT
- Synonyms
- all in, aweary [archaic], beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, done in, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered [British], limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, weary, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, wiped out, worn, worn-out
- Antonyms
- unwearied
SPENT Defined for Kids
spent
adjective \ˈspent\
Definition of SPENT for Kids
1
: used up <a spent battery>
2
: drained of energy <By Fridays, I'm spent.>
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