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spent Listen to audio/ˈspɛnt/ adjective
1 : used up and no longer useful
spent nuclear fuel (chiefly Brit) He was once one of the most powerful men in the government, but now he's largely a spent force. [=he no longer has the power or influence he once had]
2 somewhat formal : tired and drained of energy
By the end of the race I was completely spent. [=exhausted]

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