save

US /seɪv/
UK /seɪv/
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1.

keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger

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The lifeguard saved the drowning child.
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We need to save the planet from pollution.
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rescuepreservesafeguardprotectdeliver
2.

keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use

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I'm trying to save money for a new car.
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Don't forget to save your work before closing the program.
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accumulatehoardstoreconservereserve
3.

prevent (something undesirable) from happening

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Taking precautions can save you from future problems.
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This shortcut will save us a lot of time.
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preventavoidavertsparereduce
1.

an act of saving or being saved from harm or danger

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The quick save by the goalkeeper prevented a goal.
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He made a dramatic save to keep the company from bankruptcy.
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rescuedeliverancepreservationprotectionblock
2.

an amount of money saved

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She used her savings to buy a house.
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The new policy will result in significant savings for the company.
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fundsreservesnest eggeconomyreduction
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savingssavingsave assave uplife-savingsavings accountenergy-saving