A2verb 1K

Save

🇬🇧 UK /["/seɪv/","/seɪvz/","/seɪvd/","/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/seɪv/","/seɪvz/","/seɪvd/","/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Save

to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.

In simple words: To keep something safe or to stop it from being lost or damaged.

Save in a sentence

• I need to save my homework before I shut down the computer.
• It’s important to save money for a rainy day.
• He tried to save the game by scoring a last-minute goal.
• Can you save me a seat at the movie theater?
• We need to save the environment by recycling.

How to use Save

Used in various contexts, including financial savings, rescuing someone, or preserving information. It's appropriate for everyday conversation, while in formal writing, alternatives like 'preserve' might be more suitable.

Grammar pattern

save + object

Memory hint

Think of saving money in a 'safe' — you protect it for later use.

Related words

Collocations with Save

• single-handedly
• possibly
• potentially
• be able to
• can
• be unable to
• from
• an attempt to save something
• an effort to save something
• a battle to save something
• up
• look to
• try to
• manage to
• for
• on
• scrimp and save
• thereby saving
• up
• look to
• try to
• manage to
• for
• on
• scrimp and save
• thereby saving
• brilliantly
• superbly
• bravely

Synonyms for Save

• rescue
• preserve
• keep
• store
• protect

Opposites of Save

• waste
• lose
• spend

Common mistakes with Save

• Confused with 'safety' - 'save' is a verb, while 'safety' is a noun.
• Using 'save' without an object - always specify what is being saved.
• Misusing 'saving' as an adjective - it should be used as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Save

What does Save mean?

To keep something safe or to stop it from being lost or damaged.

What is the definition of Save?

to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.

How do you use Save in a sentence?

I need to save my homework before I shut down the computer.

Can you give another example of Save?

It’s important to save money for a rainy day.

What are synonyms for Save?

Common alternatives include rescue, preserve, keep, store, protect.

What is the opposite of Save?

Opposite meanings include waste, lose, spend.

What words go with Save?

It commonly pairs with single-handedly, possibly, potentially, be able to, can, be unable to, from, an attempt to save something, an effort to save something, a battle to save something, up, look to, try to, manage to, for, on, scrimp and save, thereby saving, up, look to, try to, manage to, for, on, scrimp and save, thereby saving, brilliantly, superbly, bravely.

What are common mistakes when using Save?

Confused with 'safety' - 'save' is a verb, while 'safety' is a noun. Using 'save' without an object - always specify what is being saved. Misusing 'saving' as an adjective - it should be used as a verb.

How do you pronounce Save?

US: /["/seɪv/","/seɪvz/","/seɪvd/","/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/seɪv/","/seɪvz/","/seɪvd/","/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Save?

Used in various contexts, including financial savings, rescuing someone, or preserving information. It's appropriate for everyday conversation, while in formal writing, alternatives like 'preserve' might be more suitable.

What CEFR level is Save?

"Save" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.