Definition of save
saved
;saving
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
nounFrom the M-W Editors
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.
Origin and Etymology of save
Middle English, from Anglo-French salver, from Late Latin salvare, from Latin salvus safe — more at safe
First Known Use: 13th century
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.
1883
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
First Known Use: 14th century
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.
14th Century
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
save
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
;saving
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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