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   sparing

   /ˈspɛːrɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. moderate; economical: "physicians advised sparing use of the ointment"

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   • 1. sparingness noun

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   What does sparing mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SPARING definition: 1. using very little of something: 2. using very little of something: 3. using very little of…. Learn more.

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   How do you describe a sparing person?

   • Someone who is sparing with something uses it or gives it only in very small quantities. I've not been sparing with the garlic. Her sparing use of make-up only seemed to enhance her classically beautiful features. Only a sparing amount is needed. Medication is used sparingly. Normally she ate sparingly.

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   What does spares mean?

   • Define spares. spares synonyms, spares pronunciation, spares translation, English dictionary definition of spares. tr.v. spared , spar·ing , spares 1. a. To refrain from harming, injuring, destroying, or killing: The general spared the city from a bombardment. b.

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   What is the meaning of 'spare us'?

   • 1. to manage without. No-one can be spared from this office. 2. to afford or set aside for a purpose. I can't spare the time for a holiday. 3. to treat with mercy; to avoid injuring etc. `Spare us!' they begged. 4. to avoid causing grief, trouble etc to (a person). Break the news gently in order to spare her as much as possible.

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   Learn the definition of sparing as an adjective meaning using very little of something, with synonyms and examples. See also the pronunciation and translations of sparing in different languages.

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     adjective. us / ˈsper.ɪŋ / uk / ˈspeə.rɪŋ / Add to word...

   • Znaczenie Sparing, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SPARING definicja: 1. using very little of something: 2....

   • Sparing Spanish Translation

     SPARING translate: frugal, económico. Learn more in the...

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   Sparing means careful in the use of money or resources, or meager, bare. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for sparing.

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   Learn the meaning of sparing as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency. Sparing can mean economical, frugal, merciful, lenient or scanty, depending on the context.

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   Sparing definition: economical (often followed by in or of).. See examples of SPARING used in a sentence.

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   Sparing means economical, frugal, or merciful in the use of resources or praise. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and expressions.

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   adjective. avoiding waste. “a sparing father and a spending son”. “ sparing in their use of heat and light”. synonyms: economical, frugal, scotch, stinting. thrifty. careful and diligent in the use of resources.

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   adjective. us / ˈsper.ɪŋ / uk / ˈspeə.rɪŋ / Add to word list. using very little of something: Be sparing with the butter as there isn't much left. He is sparing with/in his praise (= praises people very little). Synonyms. economical. frugal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Self-control and moderation. anti-pleasure. ascetically.