spare

/spˈɛr/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a body kept trim by exercise"
Adjective Satellite
more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
Adjective Satellite
not taken up by scheduled activities; "a free hour between classes"; "spare time on my hands"
Adjective Satellite
kept in reserve especially for emergency use; "a reserve supply of food"; "a spare tire"; "spare parts"
Adjective Satellite
lacking in amplitude or quantity; "a bare livelihood"; "a scanty harvest"; "a spare diet"
Adjective Satellite
lacking embellishment or ornamentation; "a plain hair style"; "unembellished white walls"; "functional architecture featuring stark unornamented concrete"
Noun
an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
Noun
an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
Noun
a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
Verb
refrain from harming
Verb
save or relieve from an experience or action; "I''ll spare you from having to apologize formally"
Verb
give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
Verb
use frugally or carefully

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