save

1 of 4

verb

ˈsāv

saved; saving

transitive verb

: to deliver from sin

: to rescue or deliver from danger or harm

: to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss

: to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device (such as a CD or flash drive)

save a file

Remember to save your work frequently.

: to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate

saving money for emergencies

: to spend less by

save 25 percent

: to make unnecessary : avoid

it saves an hour's driving

b(1)

: to keep from being lost to an opponent

(2)

: to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning

: maintain, preserve

save appearances

intransitive verb

: to rescue or deliver someone

: to put aside money

: to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economize

: to spend less money

: to make a save

savable adjective

or saveable

ˈsā-və-bəl How to pronounce save (audio)

saver noun

Synonyms

Verb

deliver
redeem

Preposition

apart from
aside from
bar
barring
beside
besides
but
except
excepting
except for
excluding
exclusive of
other than
outside
outside of
saving

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction. She saved a tense situation by staying calm. Thinner computer monitors save space. She would rather save than spend. Save a little money for later. She saves part of her pay every week. I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house. She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons. Noun The goalie made a spectacular save. He leads the league in saves. Preposition We had no hope save one. everyone save me is going to the party Conjunction Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The shift, known as the Merge, will save huge amounts of energy and prevent carbon from spewing into the air.

Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 Chemotherapy can save people from cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on their bodies for months or years.

Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Plus, save on PC and PC accessories like storage, monitors, and GPUs.

PCMAG, 16 Sep. 2022 But if that is too drastic, even a 2˚ F temperature decrease during winter can save money.

Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 For the lower two models, the hardware improvements can possibly save your life.

Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Knowing how to make your own tapioca pearls for bubble tea at home will save you a great deal of money without forcing you to give up a favorite indulgence.

Su-jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Good usage habits will save trouble down the road as well.

Tribune News Service, al, 14 Sep. 2022 Besides less greenhouse gas emissions, lower meat production would save energy, water and land use around the world.

Ryan Bergeron, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022

Noun

Defenders Mays, Cushman and Sara Durborow, a junior, were solid throughout in front of sophomore keeper Phoebe Hennessey, who handled just one save.

Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 North Andover 5, Dracut 0 — Alivia Downer notched a three-save shutout and Lauren Willoe scored twice for the Scarlet Knights (2-1) in the Merrimack Valley win.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Bummer is 0-1 with a 3.06 ERA, 21 strikeouts, one save and nine holds in 20 games this season.

Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 With the Dodgers leading by one run, Kimbrel has only one save in five opportunities.

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Michael Murphy, junior, pitcher, Mason – Murphy was 5-1 in 43.2 innings for the Comets with 62 strikeouts and one save.

Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 July 2022 The Rays established an MLB mark last season when 14 pitchers recorded at least one save.

Tom Layberger, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Five different Beavers have recorded at least one save this season.

Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2022 His night ended securing the strikeout for reliever Scott Effross’ first save.

Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022

Preposition

Particularly this year, with COVID-19, there are no gatherings to attend save a bonfire or a socially distant hike now and then.

Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Oct. 2020 As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International.

Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, 12 Feb. 2020 But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.

Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 4 Mar. 2020 Rask’s career road save percentage of .936 in the postseason is the best since 1955-56, when shots on goal became an official NHL statistic. .

Scott Thurston, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2019 In the hallway, shelves under the ceiling save space, and there are hooks on the wall for hanging skateboards.

Ilya Khrennikov, Bloomberg.com, 24 Mar. 2020 No part of the offense, save perhaps the running game in the second half, deserved praise following the Colts’ ugly 20-17 loss in Houston.

Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2019 Currently in his 11th NHL season with a career save percentage of .915 over 481 starts.

Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2019 For 39 days, three players will have been locked into a game that has no pause button or reset button — no save points or checkpoints.

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French salver, from Late Latin salvare, from Latin salvus safe — more at safe

Preposition

Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French sauve, from sauf, adjective, safe — more at safe

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	saver
释义	save 1 of 4 verb ˈsāv saved; saving transitive verb 1 a : to deliver from sin b : to rescue or deliver from danger or harm c : to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss d : to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device (such as a CD or flash drive) save a file Remember to save your work frequently. 2 a : to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate saving money for emergencies b : to spend less by save 25 percent 3 a : to make unnecessary : avoid it saves an hour's driving b(1) : to keep from being lost to an opponent (2) : to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning 4 : maintain, preserve save appearances intransitive verb 1 : to rescue or deliver someone 2 a : to put aside money b : to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economize c : to spend less money 3 : to make a save savable adjective or saveable ˈsā-və-bəl saver noun save 2 of 4 noun 1 : a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning 2 : the action of a relief pitcher in baseball in successfully protecting a team's lead also : official credit for a save save 3 of 4 preposition : other than : but, except no hope save one save 4 of 4 conjunction 1 : except for the fact that : only —used with that of his earlier years little is known, save that he studied violin J. N. Burk 2 : but, except —used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause no one knows about it save she Synonyms Verb deliver redeem Preposition apart from aside from bar barring beside besides but except excepting except for excluding exclusive of other than outside outside of saving See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction. She saved a tense situation by staying calm. Thinner computer monitors save space. She would rather save than spend. Save a little money for later. She saves part of her pay every week. I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house. She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons. Noun The goalie made a spectacular save. He leads the league in saves. Preposition We had no hope save one. everyone save me is going to the party Conjunction Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The shift, known as the Merge, will save huge amounts of energy and prevent carbon from spewing into the air. Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 Chemotherapy can save people from cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on their bodies for months or years. Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Plus, save on PC and PC accessories like storage, monitors, and GPUs. PCMAG, 16 Sep. 2022 But if that is too drastic, even a 2˚ F temperature decrease during winter can save money. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 For the lower two models, the hardware improvements can possibly save your life. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Knowing how to make your own tapioca pearls for bubble tea at home will save you a great deal of money without forcing you to give up a favorite indulgence. Su-jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Good usage habits will save trouble down the road as well. Tribune News Service, al, 14 Sep. 2022 Besides less greenhouse gas emissions, lower meat production would save energy, water and land use around the world. Ryan Bergeron, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Noun Defenders Mays, Cushman and Sara Durborow, a junior, were solid throughout in front of sophomore keeper Phoebe Hennessey, who handled just one save. Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 North Andover 5, Dracut 0 — Alivia Downer notched a three-save shutout and Lauren Willoe scored twice for the Scarlet Knights (2-1) in the Merrimack Valley win. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Bummer is 0-1 with a 3.06 ERA, 21 strikeouts, one save and nine holds in 20 games this season. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 With the Dodgers leading by one run, Kimbrel has only one save in five opportunities. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Michael Murphy, junior, pitcher, Mason – Murphy was 5-1 in 43.2 innings for the Comets with 62 strikeouts and one save. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 July 2022 The Rays established an MLB mark last season when 14 pitchers recorded at least one save. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Five different Beavers have recorded at least one save this season. Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2022 His night ended securing the strikeout for reliever Scott Effross’ first save. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022 Preposition Particularly this year, with COVID-19, there are no gatherings to attend save a bonfire or a socially distant hike now and then. Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Oct. 2020 As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International. Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, 12 Feb. 2020 But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Howard Koplowitz \| Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 4 Mar. 2020 Rask’s career road save percentage of .936 in the postseason is the best since 1955-56, when shots on goal became an official NHL statistic. . Scott Thurston, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2019 In the hallway, shelves under the ceiling save space, and there are hooks on the wall for hanging skateboards. Ilya Khrennikov, Bloomberg.com, 24 Mar. 2020 No part of the offense, save perhaps the running game in the second half, deserved praise following the Colts’ ugly 20-17 loss in Houston. Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2019 Currently in his 11th NHL season with a career save percentage of .915 over 481 starts. Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2019 For 39 days, three players will have been locked into a game that has no pause button or reset button — no save points or checkpoints. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French salver, from Late Latin salvare, from Latin salvus safe — more at safe Preposition Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French sauve, from sauf, adjective, safe — more at safe First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Preposition 14th century, in the meaning defined above Conjunction 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing save save a life save face save for save someone's hide save lives save one's/someone's ass save someone the trouble/bother save someone's life save the life of (someone) save the day to save someone's life save-all save someone's bacon/hide/neck/skin See More save a life save face save for save someone's hide save lives save one's/someone's ass save someone the trouble/bother save someone's life save the life of (someone) save the day to save someone's life save-all save someone's bacon/hide/neck/skin See More Kids Definition save 1 of 2 verb ˈsāv saved; saving 1 : to free or keep from danger or harm He saved a child from drowning. 2 : to keep from being ruined : preserve The group works to save the rain forests. 3 : to put aside for later use Save some milk for me. 4 : to keep money instead of spending it 5 : to keep from being spent, wasted, or lost I'm saving my energy. 6 : to make unnecessary Shortcuts save an hour's driving. 7 : to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device so that it can be used later save 2 of 2 preposition : except entry 1 sense 2 had no fears save one saver noun as in savior one that saves from danger or destruction of all the savers of Jews during the Holocaust, none was more heroic than the Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance savior saviour redeemer guardian keeper rescuer protector defender deliverer custodian guard warden watcher sentinel warder watch watchman sentry lookout salvor ransomer salvager
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save

verb

noun

preposition

conjunction

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing save

Kids Definition

verb

preposition

noun