Spare: meaning, definitions and examples
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spare
[ spɛːr ]
part
An extra part of a machine or tool, kept in case it is needed.
Synonyms
additional, extra, reserve
Examples of usage
- There was a spare tire in the trunk in case of a flat.
- Do you have any spare batteries for the remote control?
time
Time that is available to be used because it is not being used for something else.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I have a spare hour before my next meeting.
- I can meet you during my spare time.
Translations
Translations of the word "spare" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobressalente
- de reserva
- de reposição
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त
- आरक्षित
- आरक्षित भाग
🇩🇪 ersatz
- Reserve
- überzählig
🇮🇩 cadangan
- tambahan
- suku cadang
🇺🇦 запасний
- резервний
- додатковий
🇵🇱 zapasowy
- rezerwowy
- dodatkowy
🇯🇵 予備の (yobi no)
- 余分の (yobun no)
- 予備部品 (yobi buhin)
🇫🇷 de rechange
- de réserve
- supplémentaire
🇪🇸 de repuesto
- de reserva
- adicional
🇹🇷 yedek
- yedek parça
- ek
🇰🇷 예비의 (yebi-ui)
- 여분의 (yeobun-ui)
- 예비 부품 (yebi bupum)
🇸🇦 احتياطي
- زائد
- قطع غيار
🇨🇿 náhradní
- rezervní
- přebytečný
🇸🇰 náhradný
- rezervný
- prebytočný
🇨🇳 备用 (bèiyòng)
- 额外 (éwài)
- 备用零件 (bèiyòng língjiàn)
🇸🇮 rezervni
- dodatni
- nadomestni
🇮🇸 varahlutur
- aukahlutur
- vara-
🇰🇿 қосымша
- резервті
- қосалқы
🇬🇪 სარეზერვო
- დამატებითი
- სათადარიგო
🇦🇿 ehtiyat
- əlavə
- ehtiyat hissəsi
🇲🇽 de repuesto
- de reserva
- adicional
Word origin
The word 'spare' originated from the Old English word 'spær', meaning 'scanty, scarce, sparing'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'extra' or 'unused'. The concept of having a spare part or spare time comes from the idea of having something in reserve or available for unexpected needs. The verb form of 'spare' developed from the notion of giving or offering something extra or unneeded. Overall, 'spare' has maintained its core meaning of something additional or available, whether in the form of parts, time, or generosity.