spare — additional to what is required for ordinary use
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: additional to what is required for ordinary use
Pronunciation (IPA): /sper/
Korean meaning: 여분의, 예비의
Korean pronunciation: **스**페어
Example Sentences
- My mom has a spare phone charger in every room because she's tired of us fighting over it.
- Could you spare me the details of your blind date disaster?
- I don't have any spare money this month after buying concert tickets.
spare
ADJECTIVE//sper//
additional to what is required for ordinary use
additional to what is required for ordinary use
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'spær' meaning 'frugal' or 'not lavish', related to Old Norse 'spara' meaning 'to spare' or 'save'. The word ultimately derives from Proto-Germanic roots associated with restraint and economy.
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📝Examples
“My mom has a spare phone charger in every room because she's tired of us fighting over it.”
“Could you spare me the details of your blind date disaster?”
“I don't have any spare money this month after buying concert tickets.”
“Can you spare five minutes to listen to my brilliant plan to become a millionaire?”
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