Imitation and Spare

Imitation

Imitation noun - Something that is made to look exactly like something else.
Usage example: challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations

Spare and imitation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spare" instead a noun "Imitation".

Spare

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

Imitation and spare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imitation" instead a noun "Spare".

Nearby Words: spar, sparing, spared, sparely

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