save

verb
UK: /seɪv/
US: /seɪv/

  1. To keep something safe from harm or loss.

    1. I save my money in a piggy bank at home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lifeguard managed to save the child from drowning in the deep end of the pool. [ ] [ ]

  2. To store something (like data on a computer).

    1. Remember to save your work before the power goes out! [ ] [ ]
    2. I always save multiple copies of important documents on different drives. [ ] [ ]

  3. To keep or store up something for future use.

    1. We should save some food in case of an emergency. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's wise to save a portion of your income for retirement and unexpected expenses. [ ] [ ]

  4. To avoid using something up or wasting it.

    1. Let's save the good china for a special occasion. [ ] [ ]
    2. To save energy, turn off the lights when you leave a room, and unplug chargers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rescue store except protect keep preserve
save noun

  1. An act of preventing someone or something from danger or harm.

    1. That was a great save by the goalkeeper! [ ] [ ]
    2. The firefighter made a daring save, rescuing the family from the burning building. [ ] [ ]

  2. In sports, an act of preventing the opposition from scoring.

    1. The goalie made an incredible save in the final seconds. [ ] [ ]
    2. His save secured victory for the team and was celebrated by everyone in the stadium. [ ] [ ]
save preposition

  1. Used to indicate that something is being offered at a reduced price.

    1. Everything in the store is on sale; save up to 50%! [ ] [ ]
    2. You can save a lot of money by buying generic brands at the grocery store save big. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "save" in English means: To keep something safe from harm or loss., To store something (like data on a computer)., To keep or store up something for future use., To avoid using something up or wasting it..

The phonetic transcription of "save" is /seɪv/ in British English and /seɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "save": rescue, store, except, protect, keep, preserve.

Example usage of "save": "I save my money in a piggy bank at home.". More examples on the page.