MeanOF

spare

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: extra, reserve

Synonyms: additional backup de trop emergency free in excess in reserve in store lagniappe leftover more than enough odd option over supererogatory superfluous supernumerary surplus unoccupied unused unwanted
Antonyms: necessary
- verb (v)

Meaning: forgive have mercy upon

Synonyms: absolve bail out be lenient be merciful discharge dispense excuse exempt forbear get off the hook get out of hock give a break give quarter to go easy on leave let go let off pardon pity privilege from pull out of the fire refrain from release relent relieve from save bacon save from save neck spring

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