save
word
/ˈseɪv/
SAYV
/sˈeɪv/
SAYV
Definition
To keep something for later use, to avoid spending money or resources, or to help someone out of danger. Also used for keeping files on a computer.
Usage & Nuances
'Save money' and 'save time' are very common phrases. 'Save a file' is used in computers. 'Save someone' means to protect from harm. Do not confuse 'save' with 'store' (for storage), or 'rescue' (for dramatic physical rescue).
Spanish: ahorrar - guardar - salvarPortuguese (BR): economizar - salvar - guardarPortuguese (PT): poupar - salvar - guardarChinese (Simplified): 保存 - 节省 - 拯救Chinese (Traditional): 保存 - 節省 - 拯救Hindi: बचाना - संचय करनाArabic: حفظ - إنقاذ - توفيرBengali: সংরক্ষণ করা - বাঁচানো - সঞ্চয় করাRussian: сохранить - спасти - экономитьJapanese: 保存する - 助ける - 節約するVietnamese: lưu - tiết kiệm - cứuKorean: 저장하다 - 절약하다 - 구하다Turkish: kaydetmek - kurtarmak - tasarruf etmekUrdu: بچانا - محفوظ کرنا - بچت کرناIndonesian: menyimpan - menghemat - menyelamatkan
Example Sentences
Don't forget to save your progress while playing the game.
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I want to save money for my trip.
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Save the document before closing the window.
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Turning off the lights can save you a lot on your electricity bill.
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She always looks for ways to save time in the morning.
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He tried to save the cat from the tree.
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