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Spare

/ˈspɛə(ɹ)/

The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

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📖 Definitions of "Spare"

noun

1
The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
2
Parsimony; frugal use.
3
An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.
4
That which has not been used or expended.

adjective

1
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
"a spare diet"
2
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
3
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
"I have no spare time."
4
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
"a spare anchor; a spare bed or room"

🔄 Synonyms of "Spare"

27 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
freenoun	(social) Unconstrained.
leanverb	(intransitive) To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
barenoun	Naked, uncovered.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
meagerverb	Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent
sufficient	Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
thinverb	Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
surplusnoun	That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
meagrenoun	Having little flesh; lean; thin.
trimnoun	(transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
supererogatory	Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
extranoun	(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
supernumerarynoun	Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
scanty	Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
give upverb	(transitive) To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
unneeded	Not needed.
unoccupied	Not being used; vacant or free
meagerly	In a meager way; poorly; inadequately.
dispense withverb	(transitive) To eliminate or do without; to dispose of.
fifth wheelnoun	In full, fifth-wheel trailer: a large caravan or travel trailer that is connected to a pickup truck for towing by a hitch similar to the one described in sense 1 located in the center of the truck's bed.
part withverb	To let go of; to give up; to relinquish.
spare partnoun	A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spare"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
scanty	Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
meagerly	In a meager way; poorly; inadequately.
meagerverb	Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent
barenoun	Naked, uncovered.
thinverb	Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
trimnoun	(transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
unoccupied	Not being used; vacant or free
dispense withverb	(transitive) To eliminate or do without; to dispose of.
unneeded	Not needed.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
freenoun	(social) Unconstrained.
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
part withverb	To let go of; to give up; to relinquish.
give upverb	(transitive) To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
surplusnoun	That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
extranoun	(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
reservenoun	(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
leanverb	(intransitive) To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.