Synonyms for Spent
Definition of spent
adjective
- depleted of energy, force, or strength; "impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil"; "the exhausted food sources"; "exhausted oil wells"
- drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "spent"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like exhausted, expended, fatigued can replace "spent" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "spent" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Spent" in song lyrics
See how spent is used in real songs:
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"And being with her is how my time should be spent"
2 Live Crew — Mamalopenga -
"But this artifice flipped, your beans is spent"
3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood -
"Who holds your soul as the master your dollar spent"
3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race