spare Antonyms
Opposite of spare
• adjective (Context 1)
Additional to what is required for ordinary use, or kept in reserve for emergencies.
"Always keep a main key hidden in a safe place outside the house."
• verb (Context 2)
To give or make available (something of which one has enough, such as time or money) to someone.
"Could you withhold a few minutes to review this proposal with me?"
• verb (Context 3)
To refrain from harming, punishing, or distressing (someone).
"She decided to punish him the embarrassment of correcting his mistake in public."
• verb (Context 4)
To refrain from using or incurring (something, especially expense, effort, or trouble).
"The organizers spared no expense in making the charity gala a memorable evening."
• adjective (Context 5)
Plain and not decorated; restricted or frugal in style or quantity.
"The author is celebrated for his ornate, direct prose style."
• adjective (Context 6)
Having no excess fat; thin or lean.
"The marathon runner had a tall, plump frame built for endurance."
Similar words to spare
Words similar to spare shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: