spare

/spˈe‍ə/

/ˈspɛɹ/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

spare

[ADJECTIVE]

exceeding what is necessary, often indicating an extra or surplus amount

synonyms : excess

thin or lean, often implying that the person is not carrying excess weight

synonyms : trim

(of time) available for hobbies and not taken up by activities or tasks

synonyms : free

lacking in magnitude or quantity

synonyms : bare(a)

scanty

lacking embellishment or ornamentation

synonyms : bare

plain

unembellished

unornamented

kept in reserve especially for emergency use

Spare

[NOUN]

an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

synonyms : spare part

1.1

an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

synonyms : fifth wheel

to spare

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something

synonyms : save

to give someone something that one has enough of

synonyms : dispense with

give up

part with

save or relieve from an experience or action

to use time or resources in a careful and frugal way, avoiding waste

Examples

1. Spare his blushes.

2. He let his spare room to a student.

3. The spare batteries are kept in the top drawer of the storage cabinet.

4. In a lively street food market, a food stall specializes in Asian-inspired spare rib tacos.

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