Hanger-on and Spare

Hanger-on noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.

Spare and hanger-on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spare" instead a noun phrase "Hanger-on".

Spare noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.

Hanger-on and spare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hanger-on" instead a noun "Spare".

Nearby Words: spar, sparing, spared, sparely