Save means to protect something so it is not lost or hurt. We can save things like money or people from danger. It is used when you want to keep something safe.
I save my money in a jar.
He saves the cat from the tree.
Save means to keep information on a computer or phone. When you save a file, you store it so you can open it later. It is a common action with technology.
Please save the file on your computer.
She saved the photo to her phone.
Save means to keep money or things instead of using them now. People save money to buy something later. We can also save resources like water or fuel.
They save money for a new car.
We save water by turning off taps.
In sports, save means to stop the other team from scoring or winning. A player like a goalie saves the goal by stopping the ball. It means preventing loss.
The goalie saved the soccer ball.
She saved the team from losing.
Save as a noun means an act of stopping harm or loss. In sports, it is when a player stops a goal. It is also used to mean rescuing someone or something.
The save by the goalie was amazing.
He made a save in the last minute.
Used old or formal to mean ‘except’ or ‘but’. It shows something different from the rest. This meaning is less common today and is formal or literary.
All save one were invited.
He did well, save the first test.
Save means to use less energy or resources so they last longer. People save electricity, water, or fuel to protect the environment and reduce costs.
Save electricity by turning off lights.
We save fuel when we walk to work.
Save can mean to stop bad results or loss by acting fast. It is used in business or daily life when avoiding problems or saving time or money.
He saved the company from bankruptcy.
We can save time with a faster route.
