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Meaning of spare
The primary meaning of the word "spare" is to keep or hold something for future use, or to refrain from using or expending something.
Etymology of spare
The word "spare" comes from the Old English word "sparian", which means "to save" or "to keep"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "spara", which means "to save" or "to spare"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and has evolved to have a range of meanings related to saving, keeping, and refraining from using something
Synonyms
extra
additional
supplementary
excess
surplus
unused
unneeded
redundant
superfluous
unnecessary
frivolous
lavish
prodigal
wasteful
extravagant
abundant
plentiful
ample
sufficient
adequate
moderate
frugal
economical
thrifty
stingy
meager
scanty
sparse
limited
reserved
saved
kept
stored
held
retained
conserved
preserved
protected
safeguarded
extra
backup
substitute
replacement
alternate
auxiliary
emergency
reserve
stockpile
hoard
cache
stash
Definitions
- Used to describe something that is extra or additional, and not currently being used
- To refrain from using or expending something, in order to save it for future use
- To relieve someone of a burden or difficulty
- To treat someone gently or leniently
Usage Examples
- I'm trying to spare some money for a rainy day
- The doctor tried to spare the patient's feelings when delivering the bad news
- The team had to spare a player due to injury
- The city is trying to spare its resources by reducing energy consumption
Antonyms
expend
use
consume
waste
squander
lavish
spend
disburse
dissipate
fritter
idle
unnecessary
unneeded
redundant
superfluous
excessive
extravagant
profligate
improvident
reckless
wanton
careless
thoughtless
imprudent
foolish
rash
hasty
impulsive