spare
When used as an adjective meaning 'extra,' it often comes before the noun (e.g., "a spare room"). As a verb, 'spare' is commonly used in polite requests when asking for someone's time or money, making the request sound less demanding. In the context of saving someone from something unpleasant, 'spare' is often used with an object and then the thing being avoided (e.g., "spare me the details").
💬Casual Conversation
I'm totally broke. Can you spare five bucks until Friday?
Lmao no. Go ask Ryan to carry you.
Meanings
Additional to what is required for ordinary use; available.
"Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?"
To give or make available (something), especially time or money.
"Can you spare a few minutes to help me with this report?"
To refrain from killing, injuring, or destroying someone or something.
"The king decided to spare the prisoner's life."
To protect someone from experiencing something unpleasant.
"I will spare you the boring details of the meeting."