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sparing — adj Sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical can all mean exercising or manifesting careful and unwasteful use of one s money, goods, and resources. Sparing connotes abstention or restraint {sparing in the expenditure of money} {sparing in giving… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
sparing — [[t]spe͟ərɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED 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 … English dictionary
sparing — spar|ing [ sperıŋ ] adjective using only a little of something: Dexter was deliberately sparing with his words. Health officials are recommending a more sparing use of antibiotics … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sparing — UK [ˈspeərɪŋ] / US [ˈsperɪŋ] adjective using only a little of something Dexter was deliberately sparing with his words. Health officials are recommending a more sparing use of antibiotics … English dictionary
sparing — adjective Date: 14th century 1. marked by or practicing careful restraint (as in the use of resources) 2. meager, bare < the map is sparing of information > • sparingly adverb Synonyms: sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical mean careful in the use … New Collegiate Dictionary
Sparing — Spare Spare, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparing}.] [AS. sparian, fr. sp[ae]r spare, sparing, saving; akin to D. & G. sparen, OHG. spar?n, Icel. & Sw. spara, Dan. spare See {Spare}, a.] 1. To use frugally or stintingly, as that … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sparing — spar·ing || sperɪŋ / speÉ™r adj. economical, thrifty, frugal; meager, limited; lenient sper /speÉ™ n. something kept in reserve, replacement part or surplus item set aside for future use (i.e. spare tire); knocking down of all pins with two… … English contemporary dictionary
sparing — adjective prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal … Wiktionary
sparing — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Niggardly] Syn. close, tight, avaricious; see economical 1 , stingy . 2. [Merciful] Syn. compassionate, mild, tolerant; see humane 1 , merciful 1 . See Synonym Study at economical . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. 1.… … English dictionary for students
Potassium-sparing diuretic — Potassium sparing diuretics are diuretic drugs that do not promote the secretion of potassium into the urine. They are used as adjunctive therapy, together with other drugs, in the treatment of hypertension and management of congestive heart… … Wikipedia
