Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Spares.
Spares - as a noun
A score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
Spares - as an adjective satellite
More than is needed, desired, or required
Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excess15extra12redundant11supererogatory20superfluous16supernumerary20surplus9Not taken up by scheduled activities
Example: "A free hour between classes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7Kept in reserve especially for emergency use
Example: "A spare tire"
Lacking in magnitude or quantity
Example: "A bare livelihood"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bare6scanty11Lacking embellishment or ornamentation
Example: "A plain hair style"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bare6plain7unembellished21unornamented15Spares - as a verb
Refrain from harming
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
save7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbear12refrain10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Save or relieve from an experience or action
Example: "I'll spare you from having to apologize formally"
Give up what is not strictly needed
Example: "He asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense withgive uppart withUse frugally or carefully
Example Sentences
"She often spares some time for her hobbies."
"He spares no expense when it comes to his children's education."
"I hope he spares me from his angry outbursts."
"The coach spares no effort in training the team."
"My friend always spares some change to give to beggars."
Word Game Points
Is SPARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spares is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPARES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SPARES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spares is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPARES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPARES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spares is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPARES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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