Synonyms of spent

spent 1 of 2

adjective

ˈspent 

as in exhausted

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

he plopped down in his chair, completely spent, and then fell asleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhausted
• tired
• drained
• weary
• done
• wearied
• worn
• beaten
• dead
• beat
• tapped out
• fatigued
• wiped out
• worn to a frazzle
• pooped
• jaded
• knackered
• aweary
• limp
• bushed
• played out
• all in
• bleary
• prostrate
• tuckered (out)
• burned-out
• logy
• sleepy
• washed-out
• worn-out
• overworked
• weakened
• overtaxed
• sapped
• broken-down
• debilitated
• overfatigued
• enfeebled
• run-down
• enervated
• lethargic
• drowsy
• sluggish
• heavy
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rested
• unwearied
• relaxed
• fresh
• rejuvenated
• active
• refreshed
• tireless
• strengthened
• energetic
• revitalized
• strong
• invigorated
• vitalized
• peppy
• weariless

spent

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verb

past tense of spend

1

as in paid

to hand over or use up in payment

I always end up spending too much money at the mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paid
• gave
• expended
• disbursed
• laid out
• wasted
• outlaid
• forked (over, out, or up)
• dropped
• shelled out
• lavished
• rained
• squandered
• dissipated
• threw away
• ran through
• blew
• frittered (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saved
• made
• realized
• earned
• acquired
• gained
• laid up
• hoarded
• won
• secured
• procured
• cached
• garnered

2

as in consumed

to make complete use of

the town has already spent its budget for snow removal, and it's only January

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consumed
• exhausted
• drained
• absorbed
• used
• burned
• reduced
• expended
• depleted
• ate
• wasted
• played out
• used up
• devoured
• drew down
• emptied
• ran out of
• decreased
• diminished
• lowered
• weakened
• downsized
• dwindled
• misspent
• bankrupted
• impoverished
• cleaned (out)
• lessened
• undermined
• sapped
• crippled
• squandered
• blew
• disabled
• debilitated
• abated
• lavished
• dried up
• enfeebled
• dissipated
• guzzled
• threw away
• de-escalated
• ran through
• frittered (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• replaced
• increased
• renewed
• augmented
• reinforced
• enforced
• enlarged
• restored
• strengthened
• saved
• repaired
• preserved
• rebuilt
• revived
• bolstered
• fortified
• conserved

3

as in wasted

to use up carelessly

spent all his energy on impractical schemes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wasted
• lost
• squandered
• lavished
• misspent
• consumed
• dissipated
• blew
• threw away
• ran through
• frittered (away)
• fiddled away
• exhausted
• played ducks and drakes with
• trifled (away)
• indulged
• expended
• splurged
• depleted
• impoverished
• disbursed
• overspent
• laid out
• overindulged
• shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conserved
• saved
• preserved
• protected
• economized
• skimped
• scrimped
• laid up
• hoarded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spent

Adjective

One thing to keep in mind, though, is to always deadhead their spent blooms, which will encourage further growth. —Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026

Sure, said Grejo, flinging the spent syringe into the fire. —Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Verb

Some community activists spent recent weeks trying to dissuade Wasserman Schultz, who is white and Jewish, from running there. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026

The former Arsenal academy prospect spent 12 years at the club before being released in 2020 at the age of 18. —Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026