Meaning & use
sparingly
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In a way that uses or gives only a small amount; frugally.
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Use the hot sauce sparingly, as it's extremely spicy.
The medication should be taken sparingly and only as directed.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'spare,' meaning to use less than what is available.
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liberallygenerously
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