English Dictionary
Definition spend in British English
spend
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
When you use spend with another verb, to talk about how someone uses their time or their money, use the -ing form of the verb, not the infinitive.
✗ Some people spend a lot of time to watch TV during the day.
✓ Some people spend a lot of time watching TV during the day.
✗ Many young people spend the whole day to play online games.
✓ Many young people spend the whole day playing online games.
When
✗ This money could be spent for other more important things.
✓ This money could be spent on other more important things.
✗ Students should consider their financial situation before they spend their money in goods.
✓ Students should consider their financial situation before they spend their money on goods.
They spent about £600 just rebuilding the front porch.
How much time do you spend on homework?
I'll need to spend an hour rehearsing with the cast.
