Definition of save
saved
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transitive verb
1a : to deliver from sinb : to rescue or deliver from danger or harmc : to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or lossd : to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device save a file Remember to save your work frequently.
2a : to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate saving money for emergenciesb : to spend less by save 25 percent
3a : to make unnecessary : avoid it saves an hour's drivingb (1) : to keep from being lost to an opponent (2) : to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning
intransitive verb
1 : to rescue or deliver someone
2a : to put aside moneyb : to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economizec : to spend less money
3 : to make a save
saver
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Examples of save in a Sentence
He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction.
She saved a tense situation by staying calm.
Thinner computer monitors save space.
She would rather save than spend.
Save a little money for later.
She saves part of her pay every week.
I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house.
She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons.
Recent Examples of save from the Web
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Car buying used to mean hours spent at the local dealership but Internet shopping is on the rise, saving consumers time, energy, and possibly money.
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The challenge for Trump is that most Americans put a high premium on saving money, which makes them more likely to choose less expensive goods from abroad.
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The most compelling of these involve the choices faced by the Royal Air Force pilots, who have to weigh whether to save fuel for their return or use up more to prevent the Nazis from bombing retreating ships.
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In response to Harford County's opiate/heroin epidemic, the Harford County Health Department will offer free training on Thursday, July 20, in the administration of naloxone (also branded under the name Narcan), a potentially life-saving medication.
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But money saved by defunding Planned Parenthood isn’t slated for community health centers, whose funding isn’t changing under the Trump administration’s proposed budget.
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The evidence against the two men… was mostly circumstantial, save for the prosecutor’s disputed attempt to tie Sacco’s cap to the scene of the crime and his revolver to the shooting.
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In the fifth, a smart play by right fielder Daniella Gray saved a run.
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Theron, for her part, has mostly also avoided TV, save for a guest role on Arrested Development.
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Origin and Etymology of save
Middle English, from Anglo-French salver, from Late Latin salvare, from Latin salvus safe — more at safe
Synonym Discussion of save
save
Definition of save
1 : a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning
2 : the action of a relief pitcher in baseball in successfully protecting a team's lead; also : official credit for a save
Examples of save in a Sentence
The goalie made a spectacular save.
He leads the league in saves.
Recent Examples of save from the Web
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BRIEFLY Reliever Ryan Pressly was recalled from Triple-A Rochester after two saves and seven strikeouts across three scoreless outings (four innings).
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Sophomore Caileigh Sullivan, meanwhile, was a leader from the goalie position as one of four team captains and finished with 96 saves.
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Pene controlled the defense, while Cervantes registered three saves to add another clean sheet.
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White, a senior goalkeeper, had 173 saves and a 7.33 goals-against average.
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And out of the 22 games that the Cardinals have won this year, Oh is one of the pitchers on record for 11 of those games (10 saves, 1 win).
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Those 10 saves puts him second among National League closers.
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Maddie McSally finished with two saves, while Kylie Haynie came in and made four stops for Glenelg.
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Price stopped Kevin Hayes and J.T. Miller twice in OT, including a diving save in the closing seconds.
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First Known Use of save
1883
save
Definition of save
Examples of save in a Sentence
We had no hope save one.
everyone save me is going to the party
Origin and Etymology of save
Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French sauve, from sauf, adjective, safe — more at safe
save
Definition of save
Examples of save in a Sentence
Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young.
First Known Use of save
14th century
SAVE Defined for English Language Learners
save
playDefinition of save for English Language Learners
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: to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost
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: to stop (something) from ending or failing : to make (something that is in danger of failing) successful
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: to keep (something) from being lost or wasted
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Definition of save for English Language Learners
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: a play that stops an opponent from scoring a goal
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baseball of a relief pitcher : the act of keeping a team's lead when replacing another pitcher at the end of a game
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Definition of save for English Language Learners
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: other than : but or except
SAVE Defined for Kids
Definition of save for Students
saved
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1 : to free or keep from danger or harm He saved a child from drowning.
2 : to keep from being ruined : preserve The group works to save the rain forests.
3 : to put aside for later use Save some milk for me.
4 : to keep money instead of spending it
5 : to keep from being spent, wasted, or lost I'm saving my energy.
6 : to make unnecessary Shortcuts save an hour's driving.
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