Spent or Spended
Understand why “Spent” is correct and “Spended” is incorrect.
Spended
Incorrect spelling - “Spended” is incorrect verb form.
"Spended" is a common misspelling of "Spent". Always use "Spent" when referring to the correct word.
Spent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Spent” is the past tense of spend.
Definition of Spent
"Spent": “Spent” is the past tense of spend.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Spent
- • used
- • paid
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I spent money.
"Correct:" He spent time wisely.
"Correct:" She spent hours studying.
"Correct:" They spent the day well.
"Incorrect:" I spended money.
"Incorrect:" He spended time.
"Incorrect:" She spended hours.
"Incorrect:" They spended day.
Notes:
- • Irregular verb.
- • spend → spent.
- • No ‘-ed’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Spent vs spended – correct spelling?
A: Spent is correct.
Q: Is spended correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Past of spend.
Q: Trick?
A: spend → spent.
Summary
“Spent vs spended”: Use spent as past tense. Avoid spended, which is incorrect.