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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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Define "spare", please.
Not hate, just tolerate. Although I like some I know.
(, Tue 28 Feb 2012, 13:30, 1 reply, 14 years ago)
spare/spe(ə)r/
Adjective:
Additional to what is required for ordinary use: "few people had spare cash".
Noun:
An item kept in case another item of the same type is lost, broken, or worn out.
Verb:
Give (something of which one has enough) to (someone); afford to give to: "she asked if I could spare her a dollar or two".
Synonyms:
adjective. thin - meagre - meager - lean - sparing
noun. spare part - reserve
verb. save - economize
(, Tue 28 Feb 2012, 13:37, Reply)
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