verb

save

sayv

verb

To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

"The lifeguard saved the swimmer from drowning."

"Quick thinking saved the company from bankruptcy."

To set aside money or resources for future use.

"She saves ten percent of every paycheck."

"We're saving up for a holiday next year."

To store a computer file or data so it isn't lost.

"Remember to save your work before closing the laptop."

In sport, to stop an opponent from scoring, especially in goalkeeping.

"The goalkeeper made a stunning save in the final minute."

noun

An act of preventing a goal or a loss, or the stored version of something.

"That save kept the team in the match."

prep

Except for; other than (formal or literary).

"All the seats were filled, save one at the back."

How to Use Save

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo rescue, protect, set aside for later, or store — depending on context.

Common pairings

save money save a life save the file make a save

Word Forms

saved past tense, save plural, saved plural, saves plural, saves singular, save singular, saved singular, savest singular, savedst singular, saveth singular

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Etymology

From Old French sauver, from Late Latin salvāre, "to save," related to Latin salvus, "safe."

Rhymes for save

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