spare

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for spare

spare 🔊 /spɛˈɹ/

spare : අනවශ්‍ය

spare : අමතර

spare : කෙට්ටු

spare : වැඩිපුර වූ

spare : ගලවනවා

spare definition

Adjective.

  1. To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save.
  2. To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give.
  3. To preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to.
  4. To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.
  5. To deprive one's self of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious.
  2. To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.
  3. To desist; to stop; to refrain.

Transitive verb.

  1. Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet.
  2. Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; chary.
  3. Being over and above what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous; as, I have no spare time.
  4. Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or room.
  5. Lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
  6. Slow.

Noun.

  1. The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
  2. Parsimony; frugal use.
  3. An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.
  4. That which has not been used or expended.
  5. The right of bowling again at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less than three bowls. If all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a double spare; in two bowls, a single spare.