Synonyms for spare

Other words for “spare”, grouped by meaning.

We found 25 synonyms for “spare”. The most common are spare part, fifth wheel, save, give up, part with.

noun an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

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

verb refrain from harming

Synonymssave

verb give up what is not strictly needed

adjective thin and fit

Synonymstrim

Similarthin

adjective more than is needed, desired, or required

adjective not taken up by scheduled activities

Synonymsfree

adjective kept in reserve especially for emergency use

adjective lacking in magnitude or quantity

Similarmeager

adjective lacking embellishment or ornamentation

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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