adj Uncommon

expended

ihk-SPEHN-dihd

Expended (adj) means used up or spent completely. Example: “By midnight, his patience was fully expended.”

adj

Used up or spent completely.

"By midnight, his patience was fully expended."

How to use expended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "expend" — already used up.

more expended comparative, most expended superlative

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By midnight, his patience was fully _____.

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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.

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