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Meaning of spare
noun
- The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
- Parsimony; frugal use.
- An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.
- That which has not been used or expended.
- A spare part, especially a spare tire.
adjective
- Scant; not abundant or plentiful. Example: a spare diet
- Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
- Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous. Example: I have no spare time.
- Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency. Example: a spare anchor; a spare bed or room
- Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
verb
- To show mercy.
- To keep.
- To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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