redundant vs spare

spare vs redundant

redundant is not a noun while spare is a noun.

redundant and spare both are adjectives.

redundant is not a verb while spare is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
redundant	No	Yes	No	No
spare	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, redundant and spare are synonyms defined as:

redundant and spare: more than is needed, desired, or required

Other synonyms of redundant include excess, extra, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus.

redundant (noun)	spare (noun)
	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

redundant (adjective)	spare (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required	lacking in magnitude or quantity
repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words	thin and fit
	lacking embellishment or ornamentation
	not taken up by scheduled activities
	more than is needed, desired, or required
	kept in reserve especially for emergency use

redundant (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

Difference between redundant and spare

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