spare
spareadjective
UK/speə/US/sper/
EXTRA
B1kept in addition to others so that it can be used if needed
- We keep a spare key under the plant pot.
- Always carry a spare tyre in the car.
FREE
B1not being used, or available for use
- Do you have any spare time this week?
- We have a spare room.
spareverb
UK/speə/US/sper/
Dạng từ: spares · spared · sparing
GIVE
B2to give time or money to someone because you have enough
- Can you spare a few minutes?
AVOID
C1to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant
- I wanted to spare her the pain of hearing the news.