Word Meaning

spare definition and meaning

a. To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save.
a. To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give.
a. To preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to.
a. To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.
a. To deprive one's self of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.
v. i. To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious.
v. i. To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.
v. i. To desist; to stop; to refrain.
v. t. Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet.
v. t. Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; chary.
v. t. Being over and above what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous; as, I have no spare time.
v. t. Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or room.
v. t. Lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
v. t. Slow.
n. The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
n. Parsimony; frugal use.
n. An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.
n. That which has not been used or expended.
n. 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.

Crossword clues for spare

- Additional, able to be used when needed
- An extra
- Be merciful to
- Extra
- Extra or in reserve
- In reserve
- Indulge in
- Leave uninjured
- Left over
- refrain from killing
- Save extra
- Superfluous
- That’s a very good bowling score! Show mercy!