Spare Mnemonic

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spare

spare

/ˈspɛə(ɹ)/

Examples

an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

noun

an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

noun

a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

noun

refrain from harming

verb

save or relieve from an experience or action

verb

give up what is not strictly needed

verb

use frugally or carefully

verb

thin and fit

adjective

more than is needed, desired, or required

adjective

not taken up by scheduled activities

adjective

kept in reserve especially for emergency use

adjective

lacking in amplitude or quantity

adjective

lacking embellishment or ornamentation

adjective
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"Spar + Dare. Save and not use, like sparing a punch in a dare."

"Spar + Dare. They barely dare to spar for a spare chance to win."

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