Spare Time

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /spɛr taɪm/

Definitions of spare time

noun Spare time - time that is not otherwise occupied; free time.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to read in my spare time.

A2 She enjoys painting in her spare time.

B1 He spends his spare time volunteering at the local shelter.

B2 In her spare time, she practices playing the piano.

C1 During his spare time, he pursues his passion for photography.

C2 Traveling to exotic locations is how she likes to spend her spare time.

adjective Spare - additional to what is required for ordinary use.

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading in my spare time.

A2 She likes to watch movies in her spare time.

B1 He spends his spare time volunteering at the local shelter.

B2 In her spare time, she practices playing the piano.

C1 During his spare time, he works on his novel.

C2 She dedicates her spare time to studying advanced mathematics.

Examples of spare time in a Sentence

formal In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic literature and studying foreign languages.

informal I like to chill and watch movies in my spare time.

slang I usually just kick back and play video games in my spare time.

figurative My mind wanders to distant lands in my spare time, exploring endless possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of spare time

plural

spare times

comparative

more spare time

superlative

most spare time

present tense

spare time

future tense

will have spare time

perfect tense

have had spare time

continuous tense

is having spare time

singular

spare time

positive degree

spare time

infinitive

to spare time

gerund

spending spare time

participle

spared time

Origin and Evolution of spare time

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'spare time' originated from the concept of having time that is not already allocated to work or other obligations.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to time that is not occupied with work, 'spare time' has evolved to encompass leisure time and free time for personal activities and hobbies.