spare
Definition
- n. a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
- v. refrain from harming
- v. save or relieve from an experience or action
- v. give up what is not strictly needed
Word forms
- Past participle
- spared
- Past tense
- spared
- Present participle
- sparing
- Third person singular
- spares
Example sentences
n.
I always keep a spare tire in my trunk in case of emergencies.
a.
She decided to donate her spare clothes to charity.
vi.
We need to spare some time to plan our vacation.
vt.
Please spare me the details; I just want to know the main point.