spare Synonyms
Another word for spare
• adjective (Context 1)
Additional to what is required for ordinary use, or kept in reserve for emergencies.
"Always keep a extra 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 afford a few minutes to review this proposal with me?"
• verb (Context 3)
To refrain from harming, punishing, or distressing (someone).
"She decided to pardon him the embarrassment of correcting his mistake in public."
• noun (Context 4)
An item kept in case another item of the same type is lost, broken, or worn out, especially an extra tire or mechanical part.
"After hitting a pothole, we had to pull over and put on the backup."
• verb (Context 5)
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 6)
Plain and not decorated; restricted or frugal in style or quantity.
"The author is celebrated for his plain, direct prose style."
• adjective (Context 7)
Having no excess fat; thin or lean.
"The marathon runner had a tall, lean frame built for endurance."
Opposites of spare
The opposite of spare shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: