spare [ˈspeɚ]

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¹ spare adjective

• kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
• available to be used in whatever way you want
• not needed by you and available to be shared or given to someone else

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² spare verb

• to choose not to punish or harm (someone)
• to not destroy or harm (something)
• to prevent (someone or something) from experiencing or being affected by something unpleasant, harmful, etc.

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³ spare noun

• something extra that is kept to be used if it is needed; especially : spare tire
• the achievement of knocking down all 10 pins with the first two balls