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extra vs spare

spare vs extra

extra and spare both are nouns.

extra and spare both are adjectives.

extra is not a verb while spare is a verb.

extra is an adverb but spare is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extra Yes Yes No Yes
spare Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, extra and spare are synonyms defined as:
  • extra and spare: more than is needed, desired, or required
Other synonyms of extra include excess, redundant, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus.
extra (noun) spare (noun)
something additional of the same kind a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
a minor actor in crowd scenes an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
extra (adjective) spare (adjective)
further or added lacking in magnitude or quantity
more than is needed, desired, or required thin and fit
added to a regular schedule lacking embellishment or ornamentation
not taken up by scheduled activities
more than is needed, desired, or required
kept in reserve especially for emergency use
extra (verb) spare (verb)
use frugally or carefully
give up what is not strictly needed
refrain from harming
save or relieve from an experience or action
extra (adverb) spare (adverb)
unusually or exceptionally
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