spare

verb
[L11345]

Forms

  • simple present : spare
  • simple present, singular, third person : spares
  • simple past : spared
  • present participle : sparing
  • past participle : spared

Senses

  • to leave unhurt, unharmed
  • to save or relieve from
  • have extra left over, which can be given away or saved

spare

adjective
[L11344]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : spare
  • comparative : sparer
  • superlative : sparest

Senses

  • extra

spare

noun
[L27935]

Forms

  • singular : spare
  • plural : spares

Senses

  • extra item for replacement when needed
  • term in bowling