spare part
noun
Simple meaning
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace something that fails.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
spehrpahrtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈspɛɹˈpɑɹt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.
Used this way, spare part is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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