Definition of Save
Save
save
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to keep someone or something safe from danger or harm, or to rescue someone or something;
e.g. He ran into the blazing house to save his kids.
(verb)
to put something aside or store it for future use, especially money, or to not use or spend something so that it can be preserved for later;
e.g. It is wise to save part of your income. He walked slowly so that he could save energy for the rest of his journey.
(verb)
to lessen the effect/impact of something, to prevent or avoid something;
e.g. This coating saves water damage on wooden items.
(verb)
to stop an opponent from scoring a point in a game or from winning the game;
e.g. The goalkeeper tried to save the goal.
(noun)
the action of stopping one's opponent from scoring in a contest or game;
e.g. They complimented her on the save she'd made during the match.
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