Pronunciation

/speə/

Definitions

Noun

• Spare (noun): 1. An extra or additional item, often in a reserve or not currently needed. For example: “She kept a spare key under the doormat.”
• 2. A person who is not fully occupied or engaged; a reserve player. For example: “The team had several spares on the bench for emergencies.”
• 3. A room or space set aside for a specific purpose, such as a spare bedroom or a spare tire. For example: “The house had a small spare room for guests.”

Verb

• To spare (verb): 1. To save or reserve something for later use or to avoid using. For example: “The farmer spared some of his crops for the winter.”
• 2. To refrain from harming or causing damage to someone or something. For example: “The judge decided to spare the defendant from a harsh sentence.”
• 3. (informal) To leave or set aside time for something. For example: “I’ll spare half an hour for your meeting tomorrow.”

Adjective

• Spare (adjective): 1. Not excessive or unnecessary; simple or minimal. For example: “The spare, no-frills apartment suited her lifestyle.”
• 2. Unused or available for use when needed. For example: “The car had a spare tire in the trunk.”

Adverb

• Sparingly (adverb): In moderation or sparingly. For example: “She used the paint sparingly to achieve a subtle effect.”

Phrases

• “Keep a spare” means to have an extra item available.
• “Use the spare parts” refers to utilizing backup components.
• “Spare no effort” implies going all out to achieve a goal.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She found a spare room to rent out on Airbnb.”
• Verb: “He decided to spare himself the trouble and hire a professional.”
• Adjective: “The house had a spare bedroom with a simple, minimalist design.”
• Adverb: “She dressed sparsely for the cold weather.”

Synonyms

• Additional
• Backup
• Extra
• Unoccupied
• Uncommitted
• Unused
• Minimal
• Economical
• Indispensable
• Reserve