spend
(verb)
past tense: spent
LISTEN
"Time to spend some money!"
If you spend money, it means that you pay money to buy things. The past of spend is spent.
- I spent $300 on clothes last month.
If you spend time somewhere, it means that you are in that place for some time.
- She spent six months in Spain.
If you spend time with someone, it means that you do something with them because you want to be with them.
- I love spending time with my children.
In pop culture
Do you know the song “Big Spender” by Shirley Bassey? A ‘big spender’ is someone who spends a lot of money. Listen for these words in the song: “Hey big spender. Spend a little time with me.”
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