Basic Details
Word: Spend
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To use money, time, or resources to buy something or for a particular purpose.
Synonyms: Expend, disburse, utilise
Antonyms: Save, conserve
Idioms and Phrases
- Spend a penny: A euphemism for going to the toilet. Example: "Ill be right back; I need to spend a penny."
- Time well spent: Refers to time used in a productive or enjoyable way. Example: "The picnic was time well spent with family and friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I decided to spend my pocket money on a new book that I had been wanting to read.
Example 2: We will spend the weekend visiting our grandparents and enjoying family time.
Example 3: It is important to spend your time wisely to achieve your goals.
Fun Fact
The word "spend" comes from the Old English "spendan," which means to "expend" or "to waste." Interestingly, many people misunderstand that spending always implies waste, but it can also mean investing in something valuable.
Famous Quote
"Time is money." Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spend" mean?
a) To save money
b) To use money or resources
c) To find money
d) To earn money
Answer: b) To use money or resources
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spend"?
a) Save
b) Expend
c) Gather
d) Collect
Answer: b) Expend
3. Which of the following is the antonym of "spend"?
a) Purchase
b) Waste
c) Save
d) Use
Answer: c) Save
4. Which sentence uses "spend" correctly?
a) I will spend my last cookie.
b) She decided to spend her time studying for the exam.
c) He will spend the egg to make breakfast.
d) They spend happily in the garden.
Answer: b) She decided to spend her time studying for the exam.
5. Which idiom means to use time effectively?
a) Spend a penny
b) Time well spent
c) Burn the candle at both ends
d) Between a rock and a hard place
Answer: b) Time well spent
