Meaning of the word save in English

What does save mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

save

US /seɪv/

UK /seɪv/

keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger

Example:

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The lifeguard saved the drowning child.

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We need to save the planet from pollution.

Synonym:

rescue preserve safeguard protect deliver

keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use

Example:

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I'm trying to save money for a new car.

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Don't forget to save your work before closing the program.

Synonym:

accumulate hoard store conserve reserve

prevent (something undesirable) from happening

Example:

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Taking precautions can save you from future problems.

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This shortcut will save us a lot of time.

Synonym:

prevent avoid avert spare reduce

an act of saving or being saved from harm or danger

Example:

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The quick save by the goalkeeper prevented a goal.

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He made a dramatic save to keep the company from bankruptcy.

Synonym:

rescue deliverance preservation protection block

an amount of money saved

Example:

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She used her savings to buy a house.

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The new policy will result in significant savings for the company.

Synonym:

funds reserves nest egg economy reduction