Definitions
noun
a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
adjective
kept in reserve especially for emergency use
“a spare tire”
verb
save or relieve from an experience or action
“I'll spare you from having to apologize formally”
verb
use frugally or carefully
verb
give up what is not strictly needed
“he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey”
adjective
more than is needed, desired, or required
“sleeping in the spare room”
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