Spared

Pronunciation: /sperd/

Definitions of spared

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'spared' is a verb that indicates that someone or something was not harmed or affected in a negative way.

Example Sentences

A1 He spared some change for the homeless man.

A2 The teacher spared extra time to help the struggling student.

B1 The company spared no expense in upgrading their technology.

B2 The firefighter spared no effort in rescuing the trapped family.

C1 The diplomat spared no detail in crafting the peace treaty.

C2 The artist spared no creativity in designing the masterpiece.

Examples of spared in a Sentence

formal The city was spared from the worst of the storm's destruction.

informal Luckily, our neighborhood was spared from the heavy rains.

slang I can't believe he got spared from detention again.

figurative Her harsh criticism spared no one in the room.

Grammatical Forms of spared

• past tense: spared
• plural: spares
• comparative: more sparing
• superlative: most sparing
• present tense: spare
• future tense: will spare
• perfect tense: have spared
• continuous tense: is sparing
• singular: spares
• positive degree: spare
• infinitive: to spare
• gerund: sparing
• participle: spared

Origin and Evolution of spared

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spared' originated from the Old English word 'sparian' meaning to refrain from harming or destroying.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spared' has retained its original meaning of refraining from harm or destruction, but has also come to be used in a broader sense of being saved or not being subjected to something negative.