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sparing
UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛrɪŋ/
UK
/ˈspeə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛr.ɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective derived from the present participle of the verb "spare".
Translations
He is sparing with his money.
Он экономный с деньгами.
The meal was sparing but satisfying.
Еда была скудной, но сытной.
She gave a sparing smile.
Она подарила умеренную улыбку.
Additional translations
Definitions
She was sparing with her praise, offering compliments only when truly deserved.
He was sparing in his use of water during the drought.
The referee was sparing in his penalties, allowing the game to flow.
UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsperɪŋ/
Definitions
His sparing of harsh words helped keep the discussion civil.
The sparing of civilian lives became the army's priority.
sparing
Gerund
spared
Past Simple
spared
Past Participle
sparing
Gerund
UK
/speə/
US
/spɛr/
Translations
Please spare me the details.
Пожалуйста, пощадите меня от подробностей.
Can you spare a few minutes to talk?
Можешь уделить несколько минут, чтобы поговорить?
I need to spare some time for exercise.
Мне нужно освободить немного времени для упражнений.
Definitions
The king decided to spare the prisoner and set him free.
Can you spare a moment to talk about the project?
Please spare me the details of the argument.
Definitions
He always carries a spare tire in the trunk of his car.
She managed to get a spare on her second roll.
The team has a spare player ready to substitute if anyone gets injured.
Definitions
She kept a spare key under the doormat in case she ever got locked out.
The spare figure of the marathon runner was evident as he crossed the finish line.
The room was decorated in a spare style, with only a few pieces of furniture.
The writer's spare prose was both effective and engaging, leaving out unnecessary details.