What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exhausted
Example
After running the marathon, I was completely exhausted. [exhausted: adjective]
Example
She felt exhausted after studying for her final exams all night. [exhausted: past participle]
spent
Example
After a long day at work, I feel completely spent. [spent: adjective]
Example
He was spent after finishing the construction project. [spent: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exhausted is more commonly used than spent in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exhausted and spent?
Exhausted is more formal than spent and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
