Pronunciation: /tuː spɛr/
verb a verb that indicates giving or allowing something in excess of what is needed or used
A1 I have no time to spare for this task.
A2 She always tries to spare some money for emergencies.
B1 The company decided to spare no expense in launching their new product.
B2 He was able to spare a few minutes to help his colleague with the project.
C1 The manager spared no effort in ensuring the success of the project.
C2 Despite his busy schedule, he managed to spare some time for his family.
adjective an adjective that describes something that is extra or additional
A1 I have no time to spare for extra activities.
A2 She has a few coins to spare for the homeless man.
B1 He had no money to spare after paying his bills.
B2 The company has resources to spare for new projects.
C1 The wealthy philanthropist had millions to spare for charity.
C2 The hotel had luxurious rooms to spare for VIP guests.
preposition a preposition that indicates the purpose or use of something
A1 I have no time to spare for a movie tonight.
A2 She had no money to spare for a new dress.
B1 I need to find a few minutes to spare to call my parents.
B2 He always has some extra cash to spare for emergencies.
C1 The company had no resources to spare for the new project.
C2 The chef had no ingredients to spare for a special request.
formal He had no time to spare as he rushed to catch his flight.
informal I have a few minutes to spare before the meeting starts.
slang I've got some cash to spare if you need it.
figurative She had no sympathy to spare for his excuses.
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