save

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to rescue someone or something from danger or harm

(rescue or prevent from harm)

Example

We must save the planet from environmental collapse.

Meaning 2

to keep something for use in the future

(keep for future use)

Example

I try to save a little money every month for my vacation.

Meaning 3

to store data on a computer or storage medium

(store data in computing)

Example

Don't forget to save your document before closing the program.

Synonyms

rescue, preserve, hoard, store, reserve, protect

Grammar

present simple
i
save
you
save
he she it
saves
we
save
they
save
past simple
saved
past participle
saved
present participle
saving

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