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Etymology · Proto-Indo-European

*sper-

5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *sper-, most common first.

spareBeing more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
sprintA short race at top speed.
sprawlTo sit with the limbs spread out.
diasporalPertaining to a diaspora.
sprentTo leap; bound; move quickly; dart