English · Daily Life
spare
/speə/
[/speə/]
extra; give freely
Intermediateadjective, verb
Definition
Kept in reserve and not being used. As a verb, to give time or money you can do without.
Example
Can you spare a few minutes?
Can you spare a few minutes?
Etymology
From Old English 'sparian' (to refrain from harming, to save).
How & Where It’s Used
Common as 'spare time', 'spare room', and 'spare change'.