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1spare Listen to audio/ˈspeɚ/ adjective
spar·er; spar·est
1 always used before a noun a : kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
a spare pair of gloves spare parts I keep a spare set of keys in my desk. a spare bedroom [=an extra bedroom where guests can sleep]see also spare tire
b : available to be used in whatever way you want
He likes to ski in his spare time. [=his free time; the time when he is not working]
c : not needed by you and available to be shared or given to someone else
Do you have any spare cash/change? [=any extra cash/change that you could give to me]
2 : somewhat thin
He has a spare frame. He was tall and spare.
3 : simple or plain
I like her spare style of writing.
going spare
Brit, informal : not being used : available for someone to use
land that is going spare
go spare
Brit, informal : to become very angry or upset
My dad went spare when he found out what I'd done.
— spare·ly adverb
a sparely decorated room
— spare·ness noun [noncount]
the spareness of her writing

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