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Spend Definition & Meaning

spend
verb
  1. pass time in a specific way; "how are you spending your summer vacation?"
  2. pay out; "spend money"
  3. spend completely; "I spend my pocket money in two days"

"Spend" in song lyrics

See how spend is used in real songs:

  • "Ain't in they budget, you know they can't spend"
    504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War
  • "In the game you can't double, everything you spend"
    50/50 Twin — Grind
  • "Never follow the traits of trends from ??? to spend"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, C-Rayz Walz, Dutch Massive, Louis Logic, Majik Most — The Hook

Usage tips for "spend"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spend to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does spend mean?
pass time in a specific way; "how are you spending your summer vacation?" pay out; "spend money" spend completely; "I spend my pocket money in two days"
What part of speech is spend?
Spend is a verb.
How many definitions does spend have?
Spend has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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