IPA: /ˈspɛrɪŋ/
KK: /ˈspɛrɪŋ/
Definition: Limited in amount or quantity; using only what is necessary and not more.
Example: She was sparing with her compliments, only giving them when she truly meant it.
IPA: /ˈspɛrɪŋli/
KK: /ˈspɛrɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that uses only a small amount of something; not too much or too often.
Example: She uses salt sparingly to keep her meals healthy.
IPA: /ˈspɛʃi/
KK: /ˈspɛʃi/
Definition: A type of money that is made in the form of coins instead of paper notes.
Example: He paid for the coffee with specie instead of using a credit card.
IPA: /ˈspɛkjʊleɪtə/
KK: /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtə/
Definition: A person who makes risky investments in the hope of making a profit, often by buying and selling stocks, real estate, or other assets.
Example: The speculator bought shares in the company, hoping their value would increase.
IPA: /spɛnd/
KK: /spɛnd/
Definition: To use up time or resources, often referring to money or effort.
Example: I like to spend my weekends relaxing at home.
Definition: To use money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.
Example: She decided to spend her savings on a new car.
IPA: /ˈspɛndəbl/
KK: /ˈspɛndəbl/
Definition: Able to be used or spent, especially in terms of money or resources.
Example: The company has a spendable budget for new projects this year.
IPA: /ˈspɛndər/
KK: /ˈspɛndər/
Definition: A person who uses money to buy things or pay for services.
Example: She is a careful spender who always looks for discounts before shopping.
IPA: //ˈspɛndiər//
KK: /ˈspɛndi/
Definition: More expensive than something else.
Example: This restaurant is spendier than the one we visited last week.
IPA: //ˈspɛndˌθrɪft//
KK: /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/
Definition: Someone who spends money carelessly or extravagantly, often wasting it.
Example: He was known as a spendthrift, always buying the latest gadgets without thinking about his budget.
Definition: A person who spends money carelessly and without thinking about the future.
Example: Despite his large salary, he was a spendthrift and often found himself in debt.
IPA: /spɛnt/
KK: /spɛnt/
Definition: Depleted of energy or resources; exhausted or used up.
Example: After the long hike, I felt completely spent and needed to rest.
Definition: To use time or money for a particular purpose.
Example: She spent all her savings on a new car.
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