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   3. According to Word Detective, go spare originally meant be made redundant, and the anger was a secondary effect:-. The original sense of “go spare,” when it first appeared in British slang in the 1940s, was “to be or become unemployed,” making it a close cousin of the more formal British euphemism for being laid off, “to be made ...

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   Apr 8, 2018 · The definition of "spare" as a noun that applies in this context is: something extra that is kept to be used if it is needed. Often we say explicitly what the "spare" is, for example "spare tire" or "spare key", but if I'm handing you something and saying "I had a spare." you can usually assume that what I'm handing you is my extra that I don't ...

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spareSpare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPARE is not being used; especially : held for emergency use. How to use spare in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Spare.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   17 meanings: 1. to refrain from killing, punishing, harming, or injuring 2. to release or relieve, as from pain, suffering, etc.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › spare_v1spare, v.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb spare mean? There are 33 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb spare , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPARE definition: 1. If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra: 2. time when you are not…. Learn more.

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   What does'spare' mean?

   • The definition of "spare" as a noun that applies in this context is: something extra that is kept to be used if it is needed. Often we say explicitly what the "spare" is, for example "spare tire" or "spare key", but if I'm handing you something and saying "I had a spare."

   What does "I have a spare" mean in school context?

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   How many meanings does the verb spare have?

   • There are 33 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb spare, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the verb spare?

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   What does'send a spare' mean?

   • SEND (SOMEONE) SPARE - (U.S. equivalent: drive someone nuts) See also 'go spare.'" From "British English from A to Zed" by Norman Schur (FirstHarperPerennial edition, 1991). Many more examples in a Google book search "It derives from the notion of excess."- How curious. It kind of raises more questions.

   etymology - Why does "go spare" mean "get angry"? - English Language

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   What does 'go spare' mean?

   • According to Word Detective, go spare originally meant be made redundant, and the anger was a secondary effect:- The original sense of “go spare,” when it first appeared in British slang in the 1940s, was “to be or become unemployed,” making it a close cousin of the more formal British euphemism for being laid off, “to be made redundant.”

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   What does sparse mean?

   • sparse implies a thin scattering of units. Adjective a spare pair of gloves I keep a spare set of keys in my desk. He has a spare frame. One thing to consider is picking up a spare cast-iron skillet and leaving it with them.

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   Is 'spare' a slang word?

   • "Spare" might be a slang expression for "free period", meaning she has no scheduled class during that time, but this is not common in US public schools. It sounds more British than American, but it's not unusual for some Americans to adopt certain British speech patterns to sound more "posh". Not in common use in British Schools. However.

   What does "I have a spare" mean in school context?

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9. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guideWhat does the phrasal verb “send for” mean? - redkiwiapp.com

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   The most common meaning of the phrasal verb send for is to ask someone to come and help or provide a service. For example, it can mean calling a doctor to come and treat a sick person, or asking a mechanic to come and fix a broken car.