spare
sper
- n an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
- n an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
- n a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
- v refrain from harming
- v save or relieve from an experience or action
I'll spare you from having to apologize formally - v give up what is not strictly needed
he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey - v use frugally or carefully
- s thin and fit
the spare figure of a marathon runner - s more than is needed, desired, or required
sleeping in the spare room - s not taken up by scheduled activities
spare time on my hands - s kept in reserve especially for emergency use
a spare tire
spare parts - s lacking in amplitude or quantity
a spare diet - s lacking embellishment or ornamentation
- The Tycoon spared no expense to make his art collection one of the best in the world.
- If you feel secure at work and have a little spare cash, you can indeed be treated like royalty during recession.
- I asked Kim what he does at his job and he asked me about my new book and what I do in my spare time.