spare

US /spɛr/

UK /speə(r)/

A2
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make (money or time) available for
Can you spare any time to help at the village festival next Saturday?
adj.AdjectiveBeing extra or in reserve
I always have a spare box of cookies, for when people visit
n.NounExtra part; something in reserve for replacements
I need a cup; do you have a spare I can use?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo save from being hurt or punished
The King will spare him from prison if the man will admit he did wrong
v.t.Transitive VerbTo allow someone not to do something unpleasant
I think I will spare him the job and clear out that awful cupboard myself

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