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What's "spare" mean?

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Rebecca

Here, "spare" is a verb that means to give when it might be a bit difficult for you or to manage without a bit of something. It can also mean preventing someone from experiencing something bad. As a noun or adjective, it can mean something that's available to use as an extra. Ex: We have a spare tire in the back of the car in case one of them goes flat. Ex: Can you spare me two dollars for the fair? Ex: I'll spare you the details of my visit to the doctor.

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