preserved
word · lemma: preserve
/pɹəˈzɝvd/
/pɹɪsˈɜːvd/
Definition
Kept safe from harm, decay, or change; often used for food, objects, or natural things that have been protected over time.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes food ('preserved fruits'), old buildings, wildlife, or anything kept unchanged. Passive voice is frequent ('The old house was preserved'). Don’t confuse with 'reserved' (set aside).
Spanish: conservado - preservadoPortuguese (BR): conservado - preservadoPortuguese (PT): conservado - preservadoChinese (Simplified): 保存的 - 保护的Chinese (Traditional): 保存的 - 保護的Hindi: संरक्षित - सुरक्षितArabic: مُحَافَظ عَلَيْهِ - مُصَانBengali: সংরক্ষিতRussian: сохранённый - консервированный (про еду)Japanese: 保存されたVietnamese: được bảo quản - được giữ gìnKorean: 보존된Turkish: korunmuşUrdu: محفوظIndonesian: diawetkan - dilestarikan
Example Sentences
The museum keeps many preserved animals.
basic
These preserved lemons taste great in salads.
basic
The old castle is carefully preserved.
basic
His childhood toys were somehow preserved for decades in the attic.
natural
Most of the documents were well preserved despite the fire.
natural
I love how the old traditions are still preserved in this village.
natural