save
Third Person
saves
Present Participle
saving
Past Tense
saved
Past Participle
saved
1
to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.
transitive
- Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress.
- We must save endangered species from extinction.
- Quick thinking and CPR can save a person's life during a cardiac arrest.
- Donating to the charity can help save the lives of children in need.
- The scientist's discovery may save countless lives in the future.
2
to keep something from being used or wasted, particularly so that it can be used or enjoyed in the right time in the future
- Please save some dessert for me after dinner.
- He's saving his energy for the big presentation tomorrow.
- Don't forget to save some time for relaxation in your busy schedule.
- She's saving her vacation days for an extended trip next year.
- Let's save a portion of the budget for unexpected expenses.
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3
to prevent or avoid the necessity of doing something difficult, unpleasant, or time-consuming
transitive
- She apologized immediately to save confrontation.
- She paid her bills online to save mailing checks.
- Investing in a reliable car saved them from frequent breakdowns and repairs.
- She prepared a detailed report to save her manager from having to compile the data.
- Winning the scholarship saved her from having to take on a part-time job during college.
4
to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location
transitive
- Please remember to save your document before closing the program.
- I always save my important photos in a backup folder.
- She decided to save the spreadsheet on her desktop for easy access.
- Don't forget to save your work frequently to avoid losing data.
- The option to save the file as a PDF is available in the menu.
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5
to express a desire for the protection or preservation of someone or something important, often in ceremonial or formal expressions
transitive
- "God save the President" is often heard at inauguration ceremonies.
- "Long live the king, and may God save him," the crowd cheered during the royal parade.
- "Save our planet!" is a rallying cry for environmental conservation.
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6
(in sports) to block or prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point in a game
transitive
- The defender's slide tackle saved a potential goal-scoring opportunity.
- The wrestler executed a perfect countermove to save a point in the wrestling match.
- The outfielder's catch at the wall saved a home run from being scored.
- The agile goalkeeper saved two penalty shots during the shootout.
- The defender's quick reflexes saved a certain goal during the soccer match.