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Vocabulary Entry
spare
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
An extra item or quantity that is kept for use when needed.
Example Sentences
"I always keep a spare tire in the trunk of my car."
"Do you have any spare change for the vending machine?"
"He brought a spare shirt in case it got too hot."
V
verb
To save or reserve something for future use.
Example Sentences
"Please spare some time to help me with this project."
"She decided to spare her friends from the bad news."
"Will you spare me a moment to explain the situation?"
A
adjective
Additional, extra, or not currently being used.
Example Sentences
"I have a spare couch in my basement."
"He took a spare key from his pocket."
"The spare bedroom in their house is painted blue."