Meaning of the word "to spend" in English

What does "to spend" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

to spend

US /spɛnd/
UK /spɛnd/

Verb

1.

to use money to buy something or to pay for services

Example:
How much did you spend on your new car?
I don't like to spend a lot of money on clothes.
2.

to pass time in a particular way or in a particular place

Example:
We spent the day at the beach.
She likes to spend her evenings reading.