Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spend time

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: spend -time
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To dedicate time to an activity.

verb

To accompany someone for leisure; to hang out.

Example Sentences

"These days, many people spend time surfing social networking sites."
"The rebuilt "Merchant Navy" Pacifics have the monopoly of these workings, and Mr. C. K. Dunkley writes that as a result of their reduced water consumption, as compared with the unrebuilt engines, some engine-crews no longer spend time taking water at Southampton Central, the invariable practice previously."
"Energy has seldom been found where we need it when we want it. Ancient nomads, wishing to ward off the evening chill and enjoy a meal around a campfire, had to collect wood and then spend time and effort coaxing the heat of friction out from between sticks to kindle a flame."
"It's my day off today - let's spend some time together. Parents should spend more time with their children."

Inflected Forms

spends time (present, singular) spending time (participle, present) spent time (participle, past) spent time (past)

Phrases

take the time

Frequently Paired Words

take the time

Questions

What does spend time mean?: To dedicate time to an activity.

How to pronounce spend time

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