spare

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛə(ɹ)/
/ˈspɛəɹ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

2 Definition

Parsimony; frugal use.

3 Definition

An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.

4 Definition

That which has not been used or expended.

5 Definition

A spare part, especially a spare tire.

6 Definition

A superfluous or second-best person, specially (in a dynastic context) in the phrase "An heir and a spare".

7 Definition

The right of bowling again at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less than three bowls. If all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a double spare; in two bowls, a single spare.

8 Definition

The act of knocking down all remaining pins in second ball of a frame; this entitles the pins knocked down on the next ball to be added to the score for that frame.

9 Definition

A free period; a block of school during which one does not have a class.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To show mercy.

2 Definition

To keep.

3 Definition

To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Scant; not abundant or plentiful.

Example Sentences
  • a spare diet
2 Definition

Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.

3 Definition

Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.

Example Sentences
  • I have no spare time.
4 Definition

Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.

Example Sentences
  • a spare anchor; a spare bed or room
5 Definition

Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.

6 Definition

Very angry; frustrated or distraught.

Example Sentences
  • The poor girl is going spare, stuck in the house all day with the kids like that.
7 Definition

Slow.