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spend time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌspɛnd ˈtaɪm/ · UK /ˌspend ˈtaɪm/

spend time means: To use part of your day or life doing an activity.

verb

USE TIMEA2

To use part of your day or life doing an activity.

  • I spend time drawing.
  • We spent time planning our trip.
  • How much time do you spend learning English?

How to use it: spend time doing something (I spend time reading every evening.); spend time on something (She spent time on her homework.)

Similar words: devote time

Common phrases: spend time reading, spend time on something

BE TOGETHERA2

To be with someone, usually to enjoy their company.

  • We like to spend time together.
  • She spent time with her children yesterday.
  • Would you like to spend time with us this weekend?

How to use it: spend time with someone (I love spending time with my grandparents.)

Similar words: hang out, socialize

Common phrases: spend time together, spend time with someone

Questions about spend time

What does spend time mean?

To use part of your day or life doing an activity.

What is spend time in other languages?

Türkçe: zaman harcamak · Español: dedicar tiempo · Français: passer du temps · Deutsch: Zeit verbringen · Italiano: dedicare tempo · 日本語: 時間を費やす

How do you pronounce spend time?

In American English /ˌspɛnd ˈtaɪm/; in British English /ˌspend ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use spend time in a sentence?

I spend time drawing. We spent time planning our trip.

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