Pronunciation: [wɒst spˈɛnt] (IPA) 
The word "wast spent" is an archaic form of "you were exhausted". The spelling may seem peculiar, but it stems from Middle English pronunciation. "Wast" represents the contraction of "you were" and is pronounced /wɑst/. "Spent" is pronounced as /spɛnt/, and refers to the state of being depleted or tired. This archaic phrase is rarely used today, but it still remains an interesting example of how language changes over time.
"Wast spent" is a past tense phrase that combines the archaic form of the verb "be" ("wast," which means "were" or "was") and the adjective "spent." Together, the phrase "wast spent" refers to a state in which someone or something has experienced a significant degree of exhaustion, depletion, or depletion of resources.
The term "wast" is an archaic second person singular past tense form of the verb "be" from Old English, predominantly used in Elizabethan English. It indicates an action or state that occurred in the past. "Spent," on the other hand, describes a condition or state of being where energy, time, money, or other resources have been used up, consumed, or utilized fully. It is often associated with the notion of exhaustion, depletion, or the completion of an activity.
When combined, "wast spent" denotes a past occurrence where an individual, an object, or a resource was thoroughly exhausted or depleted. This phrase may be used to describe individuals who have exerted significant effort or energy, resulting in fatigue or weariness. It can also refer to objects, such as batteries or fuel, that have been fully utilized and lack the ability to function or provide power. Additionally, "wast spent" can encompass the depletion of resources, like money or time, after their complete consumption or usage.
The phrase "wast spent" is not a word with its own etymology, but rather a combination of two separate words: "wast" and "spent".
1. "Wast": The word "wast" is the second-person singular past tense of the verb "be", which was commonly used in older forms of English, particularly Middle English. It is the archaic form of "were". "Wast" is derived from the Old English word "wǣre", which means "you were". Over time, it evolved into "wast" through various linguistic changes.
2. "Spent": The word "spent" is the past participle of the verb "spend", which means to use up, exhaust, or deplete something (typically referring to resources like time, money, or energy).
