Spared
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛrd/
Spared (adj)
- Not harmed or affected; allowed to avoid danger, punishment, or loss.
- Kept for a future time or purpose instead of being used now.
Spared (verb)
- To allow someone to not receive punishment or serious trouble.
- 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.