spare

Definitions

General English

• plural noun spare parts or pieces used to mend broken parts of a car or other machine

Accounting

• adjective extra, not being used

Information & Library Science

• adjective extra to requirements and available for use

Medical

• verb to be able to give or spend something

Military

• adjective kept in order to replace something which is lost or damaged

Slang

• adjective out of control, furious. The word, usually in the form ‘go spare’, has been in use since before World War II. It derives from the notion of excess.
• noun an unattached and presumably available female or females. A condescending, slightly archaic term, usually forming part of a phrase such as ‘a bit of spare’.

Sports

• adjective with a muscular physique and no excess fat

Travel

• adjective available but not being used

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Contexts for “spare”

9 definitions in context
• General English
• Accounting
• Information & Library Science
• Medical
• Military
• Slang
• Sports
• Travel