Save for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈseɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

SAYV-for, SAYV-fer, SAYV-fur

UK

sˈeɪv/ /fˈɔː

SAYV-faw

परिभाषा

'Save for' is a formal or literary way to say 'except for,' meaning something is not included in a general statement.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

'Save for' is more formal and less common in everyday conversation than 'except for'. It's often found in writing, speeches, or literary contexts. Use it to sound formal or when writing essays, but in speech, 'except for' is more natural.

• Spanish: excepto - salvo
• Portuguese (BR): exceto - salvo
• Portuguese (PT): excepto - salvo
• Chinese (Simplified): 除…之外
• Chinese (Traditional): 除…之外
• Hindi: को छोड़कर
• Arabic: باستثناء - سوى
• Bengali: ছাড়া - বাদে
• Russian: за исключением - кроме
• Japanese: 〜を除いて
• Vietnamese: ngoại trừ
• Korean: ~를 제외하고
• Turkish: hariç
• Urdu: کے سوا - کے علاوہ
• Indonesian: kecuali

उदाहरण वाक्य

No one was at home save for my brother.

basic

The museum is open every day save for Monday.

basic

I liked all the dishes save for the soup.

basic

Everyone save for Jane passed the test.

natural

The streets were empty save for a few stray cats.

natural

He completed the marathon, finishing before anyone else save for the winner.

natural