Spare Definition
spare
- adjective
- thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a body kept trim by exercise"
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
- not taken up by scheduled activities; "a free hour between classes"; "spare time on my hands"
- kept in reserve especially for emergency use; "a reserve supply of food"; "a spare tire"; "spare parts"
- lacking in amplitude or quantity; "a bare livelihood"; "a scanty harvest"; "a spare diet"
- lacking embellishment or ornamentation; "a plain hair style"; "unembellished white walls"; "functional architecture featuring stark unornamented concrete"
- noun
- an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
- an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
- a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
- verb
- refrain from harming
- save or relieve from an experience or action; "I'll spare you from having to apologize formally"
- give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
- use frugally or carefully
"Spare" in song lyrics
See how spare is used in real songs:
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"That he set with intentions to spare"
The 49ers — Karma -
"Bounce ya life, I don't care, and won't try to spare"
4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Tha Fall -
"If I had you in my arms and we had money to spare"
Bizzy Bone — I Must Fess Up
Words that rhyme with spare
Usage tips for "spare"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spare" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spare to find words that pair well.