# sparing

Pronunciation: say "SPAIR-ing" US /ˈspɛɹɪŋ/, UK /ˈspɛəɹɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Careful and restrained in using resources; economical or frugal.
   - Simple: Careful not to use too much of something.
   - _The chef was sparing in his use of the expensive saffron._
   - _A sparing approach to spending helped the family save for a house._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of spare. — present participle and gerund of spare
   - Simple: Present participle of spare. Use this form for the ongoing or -ing version of the verb.
   - _She is sparing a few minutes each day to call her parents._
   - _Sparing the prisoners earned the commander an unexpected reputation for mercy._

## Noun

3. An act of saving someone or something from harm, death, or punishment.
   - Simple: The act of saving someone or something from harm or punishment.
   - _The sparing of the captured soldiers surprised both armies._
   - _Her sparing of the runt animal showed a tenderness no one expected._

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