Object

• thought: Spare a thought for Geordie exile the mighty atom Lorna, her back went mid way during the L & D set.

• flock: I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

• indignity: But at least I'll be spared the indignity of having to wake up at 6.30am on a Sunday morning.

Converse of object

• carry: On the plus side the batteries are tiny AAA cells so carrying spares is less of a burden.

• sell: Members wishing to buy or sell spares may advertize free of charge and the magazine also carries trade advertisements relevant to Ariels.

• locate: It is an expensive and time consuming business locating spares and the TMC's members play their part admirably.

• obtain: We can also obtain spares and add-ons for Khyam tents.

• buy: Rule number six: Buy those spares you've been meaning to for years.

Modifies a noun

• capacity: We have enough spare capacity to be able to host finished systems, or even third-party software, on either Windows or UNIX servers.

• battery: But a spare battery seems a necessity to me, so I have ordered a rather more powerful one.

• wheel: The spare wheel is held in a secure cradle beneath the boot / gasoline tank which holds 10 imperial gallons.

• bulb: A spare bulb is supplied, fitted inside the head unit.

• rib: I asked what it was and was told: Spare ribs in spicy sauce over rice.

• tire: Don't forget to check the pressure of the spare tire.

Modifying Another Word

• enough: We have enough spare capacity to be able to host finished systems, or even third-party software, on either Windows or UNIX servers.

Used with adjective complement

• please: So please spare a thought for the two sets of workers involved in the disputes detailed below.