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The correct spelling is sparer.

How to pronounce sparer

adjective

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The correct spelling is sparer. Scant; not abundant or plentiful. For example: "a spare diet"

Usage Examples

a spare diet

I have no spare time.

a spare anchor; a spare bed or room

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
  2. 2.Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
  3. 3.Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
  4. 4.Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
  5. 5.Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.

noun

  1. 1.One who or that which spares.

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