Definitions

1. verb

to save or hold back from using or doing something

“She decided to spare her money for a rainy day.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is not needed, used, or required

“The company has a spare car in case of an emergency.”

3. adjective

extra or additional, often in case of need or emergency

“We have spare parts for the machine in the storage room.”

4. adverb

so as to save or preserve something

“He managed to spare the furniture from the fire.”