spare synonyms

spare

modif.

  1. Extra

    superfluous, supernumerary, additional; see extra.

  2. Thin

    lean, lanky, slender; see thin 2, meager 1.

  3. Scanty

    meager, thin, frugal; see inadequate 1, scanty. See syn. study at scanty.

spare

v.

forbear, forgive, be merciful; see pity 2, save 1.

something to spare

surplus, what is left over, something extra, bonus; see excess 1, remainder.

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