spending
verb/ˈspɛndɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #1,474 most common English word
Meaning
Using time or money for a particular purpose.
Example sentence
She is enjoying her weekend by spending time with friends.
Synonyms & related words
- passing
- using
- devoting
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