Definition of Spare
Spare
Spare


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Not being used or needed; extra or remaining.

e.g. Can you spare some change for the parking meter?

(adjective)
more than what is needed or having excess;

e.g. He had spare time to read before bed.

(adjective)
to refrain from or use with restraint;

e.g. He could spare a bit of money if it meant the children would be happy.

(adjective)
to relieve from undergoing something;

e.g. She would spare him the trouble of making a trip when she could do it while on her errands.



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