Cool MateMeaning of Spare
available to do what you want with rather than work
In simple words: extra or unused.
Spare in a sentence
- He's studying music in his **spare time**.
- I haven't had a spare moment this morning.
- We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay.
- I'm afraid I haven't got any **spare cash**.
- Are there any tickets **going spare** *(= are there any available, not being used by somebody else)*?
- a spare key/tyre
- Take some spare clothes in case you get wet.
- Your mum would go spare if she knew!
- I’ll go spare if I don’t get out of the house soon!
How to use Spare
Use 'spare' to describe something extra that can be used if needed. It's common in everyday conversation and writing, but avoid using it in overly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
spare + object
Memory hint
Think of a spare tire—it's an extra tire you use if the main one is flat.
Related words
Collocations with Spare
- spare time
- spare parts
- spare room
- spare change
- spare tire
Synonyms for Spare
- extra
- additional
- surplus
- leftover
- backup
Common mistakes with Spare
- Confusing 'spare' with 'share'.
- Using 'spare' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
- Misplacing it in a sentence, like saying 'spare me some time' instead of 'spare some time for me.'
Spare appears in
Spare in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
احتياطي, إضافي, فارغ
إضافي أو غير مستخدم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অতিরিক্ত, ফালতু
অতিরিক্ত বা অব্যবহৃত।
- GermanDeutsch
übrig, frei, Ersatz-
zusätzlich oder unbenutzt.
- SpanishEspañol
De repuesto, libre, extra
extra o sin usar.
- Persianفارسی
اضافی، وقت آزاد
اضافی یا استفاده نشده.
- FrenchFrançais
de rechange, libre, superflu
supplémentaire ou inutilisé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अतिरिक्त, फालतू
अतिरिक्त या बिना इस्तेमाल का।
- ItalianItaliano
di scorta, extra, libero
extra o non usato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sobressalente, extra, livre
extra ou não usado.
- RussianРусский
Запасной, свободный
Дополнительный или неиспользуемый.
- Urduاردو
فالتو، اضافی
فالتو یا اضافی۔
- Chinese中文
Spare
多余的，没用上的。
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Frequently asked questions about Spare
What does Spare mean?
extra or unused.
What is the definition of Spare?
available to do what you want with rather than work
How do you use Spare in a sentence?
He's studying music in his **spare time**.
Can you give another example of Spare?
I haven't had a spare moment this morning.
What are synonyms for Spare?
Common alternatives include extra, additional, surplus, leftover, backup.
What is the opposite of Spare?
Opposite meanings include deplete, consume, use up.
What words go with Spare?
It commonly pairs with spare time, spare parts, spare room, spare change, spare tire.
What are common mistakes when using Spare?
Confusing 'spare' with 'share'. Using 'spare' with uncountable nouns incorrectly. Misplacing it in a sentence, like saying 'spare me some time' instead of 'spare some time for me.'
How do you pronounce Spare?
US: /["/sper/"]/, UK: /["/speə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spare?
Use 'spare' to describe something extra that can be used if needed. It's common in everyday conversation and writing, but avoid using it in overly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Spare?
"Spare" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.