spar

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈspɑːr/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/spɑr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(spär)

Inflections of 'spar' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
spars
v 3rd person singular
sparring
v pres p
sparred
v past
sparred
v past p

spar
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Sense: n.
Synonyms:
sparring match, pugilism, fight Collocations, contest Collocations, boxing, dispute Collocations, sport Collocations, combat, duel, wrangle
Sense: v.
Synonyms:
scrap Collocations, wrestle Collocations, exchange blows, box Collocations, fight Collocations, cuff Collocations, pretend to fight, squabble, wrangle


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