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Kept in reserve as a spare or backup
“The spare tire is only suited for temporary or emergency use only.”
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.”
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.”
Thin, with no excess fat
“Ellen is a small, spare woman with large dark eyes and skin as brown as leather.”
(of time) Not taken up by one's usual duties or activities
“I just wish I had more spare time to attend to his needs.”
Predisposed against giving or sharing
“Massasoit struck William Bradford as a man grave of countenance and spare of speech.”
Marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
Separated from a usual pair or set
Without additional features
Restricted or low in size or space
Being mentally unstable
Unused and available if required
Extremely angry or annoyed
To give something that is auxiliary to one's need (to someone else)
“Would you be able to spare me a couple of dollars?”
To be able to do without
“I'm so sorry. I just cannot spare even a couple of dollars.”
To show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing
“His ailing mother begged him to spare her, saying that she knew nothing of her real identity.”
To be very economical or mean about spending or providing something
“You will want a highly concentrated solution, so don't spare the sugar.”
To be frugal or economical with a resource or finances
To avoid, lessen, or guard against
To store or set aside for future use
To have enough money to pay for
To excuse or disregard as unimportant or insignificant
Slack off on
To give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
An interchangeable part, person or piece of equipment
“We promptly replaced the burnt-out fuse with a spare.”
A quantity or amount left over in excess of what is required
Somebody or something unnecessary
A copy or likeness of someone or something
On top of one or ones previously referred to
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