Spare
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛr/
Spare (adjective)
- Available to use because it is not needed by anyone else.
- Having no extra decoration or unnecessary details.
Examples
- Do you have a spare pen?
- She keeps a spare key under the mat.
Common collocations: spare time, spare change, spare room, spare design, spare style
Spare (verb)
- To give something to someone because you do not need it.
- To prevent someone from experiencing something unpleasant.
Examples
- Can you spare a moment to talk?
- He spared some money for the charity.
Spare (noun)
- An additional item kept for future use.
Examples
- Keep a spare in the car for emergencies.
- He always carries a spare in his bag.