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spare

/spɛər/ noun, verb, adjective · British & US
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What does spare mean?

noun, verb, adjective

A spare is something extra or additional, or a person who is not playing in a game. To spare something or someone is to save or protect them from harm.

Example

"The spare tire in the trunk came in handy when we got a flat."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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