spending (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Definition

The act of using money to buy things or pay for services.

Examples

• My spending has increased a lot this year.

• We need to reduce our household spending.

• Online spending has grown significantly.

How to Use spending

spending on (prepositional phrase)

Using money for a particular purpose or item. — "Our spending on groceries has gone up."

spending spree (idiom)

A period of time when someone spends a lot of money, often on things they don't really need. — "After getting her bonus, she went on a spending spree."

Synonyms of spending

Words with a similar meaning to spending:

• outlay
• expenditure
• expense
• cost

Antonyms of spending

Words with the opposite meaning to spending:

• saving
• income
• earning

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