spare (B2)
verb, adjective
Pronunciation: /spɛər/
Definition
To have something (like time or money) available for use; to be able to give or allow something.
Examples
Do you have any spare change?
I can't spare the time to go out tonight.
The manager couldn't spare an assistant to help with the event.
How to Use spare
- spare someone/something (verb)
- To refrain from harming or punishing someone or something. — "The authorities decided to spare the captured soldiers."
- spare someone something (verb)
- To give or allow someone something, especially time or money. — "Can you spare me a few dollars?"
- spare someone the trouble/embarrassment/etc. (verb)
- To save someone from having to experience something unpleasant. — "I'll do the dishes to spare you the trouble."
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