Cool MateMeaning of Conserve
to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed
In simple words: To save or keep something safe, especially resources like water or energy.
Conserve in a sentence
- new laws to conserve wildlife in the area
- Help to conserve energy by insulating your home.
- Renewable energy resources can help conserve fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.
How to use Conserve
Used in environmental contexts, such as conservation of water or wildlife. More appropriate in formal discussions about sustainability. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.
Grammar pattern
conserve + object
Memory hint
Think of 'conserve' as 'conserve energy' — picture a light bulb being turned off to save power.
Related words
Collocations with Conserve
- conserve energy
- conserve water
- conserve resources
- conserve wildlife
- conserve natural habitats
Common mistakes with Conserve
- Confused with 'conserve' vs 'preserve'
- Using 'conserve' with inanimate objects incorrectly
- Incorrect verb tense, e.g., saying 'conserves water' when referring to past actions
Compare Conserve with Save, Sustain, Preserve, Protect, Maintain
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Conserve in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يحافظ على
لإنقاذ أو الحفاظ على شيء آمن، خاصة الموارد مثل الماء أو الطاقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংরক্ষণ করা
কোনো কিছু বাঁচানো বা নিরাপদে রাখা, বিশেষ করে জল বা শক্তির মতো সম্পদ।
- GermanDeutsch
schonen, erhalten, bewahren
Etwas aufsparen oder sicher aufbewahren, besonders Ressourcen wie Wasser oder Energie.
- SpanishEspañol
Conservar
Salvar o mantener algo a salvo, especialmente recursos como agua o energía.
- Persianفارسی
حفاظت کردن، صرفه جویی کردن
نگه داشتن یا امن نگه داشتن چیزی، مخصوصاً منابعی مثل آب یا انرژی.
- FrenchFrançais
Conserver
Sauvegarder ou garder quelque chose en sécurité, surtout des ressources comme l'eau ou l'énergie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संरक्षण करना
किसी चीज़ को बचाना या सुरक्षित रखना, खासकर पानी या ऊर्जा जैसे संसाधनों को।
- ItalianItaliano
Conservare
Salvare o mantenere qualcosa al sicuro, specialmente risorse come acqua o energia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Conservar
Salvar ou manter algo seguro, especialmente recursos como água ou energia.
- RussianРусский
Сохранять, Беречь
Спасать или хранить что-то в безопасности, особенно ресурсы, такие как вода или энергия.
- Urduاردو
محفوظ رکھنا
کسی چیز کو محفوظ رکھنا یا بچانا، خاص طور پر پانی یا توانائی جیسے وسائل۔
- Chinese中文
保护
保存或保持某物安全，特别是像水或能源这样的资源。
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Frequently asked questions about Conserve
What does Conserve mean?
To save or keep something safe, especially resources like water or energy.
What is the definition of Conserve?
to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed
How do you use Conserve in a sentence?
new laws to conserve wildlife in the area
Can you give another example of Conserve?
Help to conserve energy by insulating your home.
What are synonyms for Conserve?
Common alternatives include save, sustain, preserve, protect, maintain.
What is the opposite of Conserve?
Opposite meanings include waste, deplete, squander.
What words go with Conserve?
It commonly pairs with conserve energy, conserve water, conserve resources, conserve wildlife, conserve natural habitats.
What are common mistakes when using Conserve?
Confused with 'conserve' vs 'preserve' Using 'conserve' with inanimate objects incorrectly Incorrect verb tense, e.g., saying 'conserves water' when referring to past actions
How do you pronounce Conserve?
US: /["/kənˈsɜːrv/","/kənˈsɜːrvz/","/kənˈsɜːrvd/","/kənˈsɜːrvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɜːv/","/kənˈsɜːvz/","/kənˈsɜːvd/","/kənˈsɜːvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Conserve?
Used in environmental contexts, such as conservation of water or wildlife. More appropriate in formal discussions about sustainability. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.
What CEFR level is Conserve?
"Conserve" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.