adj
Uncommon
expended
ihk-SPEHN-dihd
Expended (adj) means used up or spent completely. Example: “By midnight, his patience was fully expended.”
adj
1
Used up or spent completely.
"By midnight, his patience was fully expended."
How to use expended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "expend" — already used up.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more expended
- Superlative
- most expended
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By midnight, his patience was fully _____.
Related words
Rhymes for expended
ended
bended
blended
amended
defended
extended
intended
attended
pretended
distended
suspended
unattended
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Frequently asked questions
What does “expended” mean?
The word “expended” means used up or spent completely. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of "expend" — already used up.
How do you pronounce “expended”?
“Expended” is pronounced ihk-SPEHN-dihd (/ɪkˈspɛndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “expended” in a sentence?
Here is “expended” used in a sentence: “By midnight, his patience was fully expended.”
What is the opposite of “expended”?
The opposite of “expended” — its antonyms — is unexpended.
What part of speech is “expended”?
“Expended” is an adjective.
Is “expended” a common word?
“Expended” is an uncommon word in modern English.
