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Definition of spare
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adjective (a)
Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet. (adjective)
source: webster1913
noun (n)
an extra component of a machine or other apparatus (noun.artifact)
source: wordnet30
an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle (noun.artifact)
source: wordnet30
a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls (noun.act)
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The act of sparing; moderation; restraint. (noun)
source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
thin and fit (adj.all)
Example:
The spare figure of a marathon runner.
source: wordnet30
more than is needed, desired, or required (adj.all)
Example:
Sleeping in the spare room.
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not taken up by scheduled activities (adj.all)
Example:
Spare time on my hands.
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kept in reserve especially for emergency use (adj.all)
Example:
A spare tire.
Spare parts.
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lacking in amplitude or quantity (adj.all)
Example:
A spare diet.
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lacking embellishment or ornamentation (adj.all)
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verb (v)
refrain from harming (verb.social)
source: wordnet30
save or relieve from an experience or action (verb.social)
Example:
I'll spare you from having to apologize formally.
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give up what is not strictly needed (verb.possession)
Example:
He asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey.
source: wordnet30
use frugally or carefully (verb.consumption)
source: wordnet30
To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save. (verb)
source: webster1913
To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious. (verb)
source: webster1913
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