superfluous vs spare

spare vs superfluous

superfluous is not a noun while spare is a noun.

superfluous and spare both are adjectives.

superfluous is not a verb while spare is a verb.

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

As adjectives, superfluous and spare are synonyms defined as:

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

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

superfluous (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

superfluous (adjective)	spare (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required	lacking in magnitude or quantity
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being	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

superfluous (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 superfluous and spare

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