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Comparative for kept in reserve as a spare or backup
“The spare tire is only suited for temporary or emergency use only.”
Comparative for being over and above what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved
“We donated our spare clothing and household items to the local charity.”
Comparative for significantly below an amount or level that is adequate
“His steed, too, wanted for something to eat, and gnawed eagerly at the spare vegetation as soon as permitted.”
Comparative for thin, with no excess fat
“Ellen is a small, spare woman with large dark eyes and skin as brown as leather.”
(of time) Comparative for not taken up by one's usual duties or activities
“I just wish I had more spare time to attend to his needs.”
Comparative for predisposed against giving or sharing
“Massasoit struck William Bradford as a man grave of countenance and spare of speech.”
Comparative for serving as a reserve or backup to someone or something
Comparative for marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
Comparative for in excess of what is required or used
Comparative for having a physically small size or stature
Comparative for separated from a usual pair or set
Comparative for available (as reserve) in case of an emergency
Comparative for being mentally unstable
Comparative for extremely angry or annoyed
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