Synonyms for Spare
Definition of 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"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "spare"
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"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