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lean vs spare

spare vs lean

lean and spare both are nouns.

lean and spare both are adjectives.

lean and spare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lean Yes Yes Yes No
spare Yes Yes Yes No
lean (noun) spare (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
lean (adjective) spare (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material lacking in magnitude or quantity
lacking excess flesh thin and fit
not profitable or prosperous lacking embellishment or ornamentation
containing little excess not taken up by scheduled activities
more than is needed, desired, or required
kept in reserve especially for emergency use
lean (verb) spare (verb)
rely on for support use frugally or carefully
cause to lean or incline give up what is not strictly needed
to incline or bend from a vertical position refrain from harming
cause to lean to the side save or relieve from an experience or action
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between lean and spare

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