Sparing: meaning, definitions and examples
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sparing
[ ˈspɛərɪŋ ]
financial management
Showing a willingness to allow someone to have only a small amount of something, especially money or food
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was always so sparing with his money, never spending unnecessarily
- She was sparing with the sugar, using just a pinch in her tea
Translations
Translations of the word "sparing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 poupança
🇮🇳 बचत
🇩🇪 sparsam
🇮🇩 hemat
🇺🇦 ощадливий
🇵🇱 oszczędny
🇯🇵 倹約
🇫🇷 économique
🇪🇸 ahorro
🇹🇷 tasarruf
🇰🇷 절약
🇸🇦 توفير
🇨🇿 úsporný
🇸🇰 šetrenie
🇨🇳 节约
🇸🇮 varčen
🇮🇸 sparnaður
🇰🇿 үнемдеу
🇬🇪 დაზოგვა
🇦🇿 qənaət
🇲🇽 ahorro
Word origin
The word 'sparing' originated from the Old English word 'sparian', meaning to refrain from harming or using up. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of using something carefully or allowing only a small amount. The concept of sparing has been valued in various cultures as a virtue of resourcefulness and moderation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,308, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15305 excellency
- 15306 risked
- 15307 smelter
- 15308 sparing
- 15309 resettlement
- 15310 encountering
- 15311 buoyancy
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