spare
adjectiveHow many syllables in spare?
There is 1 syllable in the word spare.Divide spare into syllables:
spare
How to pronounce spare:
Definition of spare:
- spare (adjective):
- not being used
- held for emergency use
- extra to what is needed
Synonyms for spare:
conserve
dole out
favor
favour
forbear
nurse
portion (out)
preserve
save
scant
skimp (on)
stint (on)
Antonyms for spare:
allocated
arch
arch-
base
basic
body
booked
called for
capital
cardinal
central
chief
compulsory
controlling
core
critical
crucial
designated
desired
dominant
earmarked
especial
essential
first
flagship
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