- 1[usually before noun] that is not being used or is not needed at the present time We have a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay. I'm afraid I don't have any spare cash.
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extra - 2[only before noun] kept in case you need to replace the one you usually use; extra a spare key/tire Take some spare clothes in case you get wet.
- 3available to do what you want with rather than work He's studying music in his spare time. I haven't had a spare moment this morning. person
- 4thin, and usually quite tall writing
- 5plain and simple but elegant the writer's spare prose
not used/needed
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