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saved

"Saved" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "save." It has several common meanings — from rescuing someone in danger, to keeping money aside, to storing data on a computer. Here are the most important senses.

1verbrescued from danger

When someone or something was in danger and was brought to safety, they were 'saved.' Think of a lifeguard pulling someone out of the water — that person was saved.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The firefighter saved the child from the burning building.

She saved her dog from running into the road.

Quick medical treatment saved his life.

2verbkept money aside

When you did not spend your money and kept it for later, you 'saved' it. Imagine putting coins in a jar every week — you saved that money.

everyday language / finance · Modern, widely used

She saved enough money to buy a new laptop.

He saved a little from each paycheck for his vacation.

They saved for three years before buying a house.

3verbstored data on a computer

When you kept a file, document, or game on a computer or device so you would not lose it, you 'saved' it. This is something you do constantly when working on a computer.

technology · Modern, widely used

I saved the document before closing the laptop.

Did you save your progress in the game?

She saved all her photos to an external hard drive.

4verbkept something for later use

When you set something aside so it would be available later — not just money, but food, time, or a seat — you 'saved' it.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

He saved a piece of cake for his sister.

Can you save me a seat at the front?

She saved the best news for last.

5verbavoided wasting time or effort

When something helped you avoid extra work, time, or trouble, it 'saved' you that effort. For example, taking a shortcut saved you time.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Taking the highway saved us an hour of driving.

Using a template saved her a lot of work.

Buying in bulk saved them a lot of money.

6adjectivefigurativespiritually redeemed (religious)

In a religious context — especially in Christianity — a person who is 'saved' has been forgiven and accepted by God. This is a very specific use you will hear in religious settings.

religion · Modern, used in religious contexts · figurative

Members of the congregation believed they were saved through faith.

The preacher asked if anyone wanted to be saved.

She described the moment she felt saved as life-changing.

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