Spared

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛrd/

Spared (adj)

  1. Not harmed or affected; allowed to avoid danger, punishment, or loss.
  2. Kept for a future time or purpose instead of being used now.

Spared (verb)

  1. To allow someone to not receive punishment or serious trouble.
  2. To use less of something, so it lasts longer or is not wasted.

Examples

  • The teacher spared him from punishment after he apologized.
  • The judge spared her from punishment because of her honesty.

Spared (adjective)

Examples

  • The child was spared from harm during the storm.
  • Everyone was spared from harm when the plan changed.