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Superlative for kept in reserve as a spare or backup
“The spare tire is only suited for temporary or emergency use only.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for thin, with no excess fat
“Ellen is a small, spare woman with large dark eyes and skin as brown as leather.”
(of time) Superlative for not taken up by one's usual duties or activities
“I just wish I had more spare time to attend to his needs.”
Superlative for predisposed against giving or sharing
“Massasoit struck William Bradford as a man grave of countenance and spare of speech.”
Superlative for serving as a reserve or backup to someone or something
Superlative for marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
Superlative for in excess of what is required or used
Superlative for having a physically small size or stature
Superlative for separated from a usual pair or set
Superlative for available (as reserve) in case of an emergency
Superlative for being mentally unstable
Superlative for extremely angry or annoyed
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