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save

"Save" is a very common and useful English word with several important meanings. It works as a verb, a noun, and even a preposition or conjunction. Here are the most common senses you will encounter.

1verbrescue from danger

When you save someone, you help them escape from something dangerous or harmful. Think of a lifeguard pulling someone out of the water — that person is saving a life.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The firefighter saved three people from the burning building.

She saved her little brother from falling off the wall.

The doctors worked all night to save the patient.

2verbkeep money for later

When you save money, you do not spend it right away — you put it aside to use in the future. It is the opposite of spending.

everyday language / finance · Modern, widely used

I am saving money to buy a new laptop.

He saves a little from his salary every month.

They saved for two years before going on holiday.

3verbstore data on a computer

When you save a file or document on a computer, you are telling the computer to keep your work so it is not lost when you close the program.

technology / computing · Modern, widely used

Remember to save your document before closing the laptop.

She saved the photo to her desktop.

The game automatically saves your progress every few minutes.

4verbavoid wasting time or effort

You can save time, energy, or trouble by finding a quicker or easier way to do something. Here, 'save' means to prevent something from being wasted.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Taking the train will save us an hour.

Using a template saves a lot of time when writing reports.

Buying in bulk can save you a lot of effort in the long run.

5nouna block in sport

In sports like football or hockey, a save is when a goalkeeper stops the ball from going into the goal. It is a moment of defence that prevents the other team from scoring.

sport · Modern, widely used

The goalkeeper made an incredible save in the final minute.

That was one of the best saves of the season.

The save kept the score at 1–0.

6prepositionexcept / apart from

Used as a preposition or conjunction, 'save' means 'except' or 'apart from'. This is a more formal or literary use — you will see it in books or formal writing more than in everyday speech.

formal / literary language · Formal, more common in older texts

All the rooms were empty, save one.

He told no one, save his closest friend.

The house was silent, save for the ticking of the clock.

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