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

2 of 2

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

These are the tools where your money is actually well spent. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026

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

Verb

An overwhelming work week spent mostly in the company of your inbox? — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Queen Camilla and King Charles spent Thursday’s outing to Blandford Forum visiting the town’s Main Hall and Hall and Woodhouse Badger Brewery, the latter of which celebrated its milestone 250th anniversary. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026