an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
[ Syn: spare part ]
an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
[ Syn: fifth wheel ]
a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
spare (n.)
thin and fit; the spare figure of a marathon runner; a body kept trim by exercise
[ Syn: trim ]
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
[ Syn: excess , extra , redundant , supererogatory , superfluous , supernumerary , surplus ]
not taken up by scheduled activities; a free hour between classes; spare time on my hands
[ Syn: free ]
kept in reserve especially for emergency use; a reserve supply of food; a spare tire; spare parts'
lacking in amplitude or quantity; a bare livelihood; a scanty harvest; a spare diet
lacking embellishment or ornamentation; a plain hair style; unembellished white walls; functional architecture featuring stark unornamented concrete
[ Syn: plain , bare , unembellished , unornamented ]
spare (adj.)
refrain from harming
[ Syn: save ]
save or relieve from an experience or action; I'll spare you from having to apologize formally'
give up what is not strictly needed; he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey
[ Syn: give up , part with , dispense with ]
use frugally or carefully