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Meaning of Save
The primary meaning of the word "Save" is to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger, or to prevent something from being lost or wasted.
Definitions
- To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger
- * To prevent something from being lost or wasted
- * To store or retain something for future use
- * To avoid using or consuming something, especially in order to conserve it
Etymology of Save
The word "Save" comes from the Old French word "sauver", which is derived from the Latin word "salvare", meaning "to save" or "to keep safe"
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "to keep safe from harm or danger"
Over time, the word has developed additional meanings, including "to preserve or conserve" and "to store or retain for future use"
Example Uses
- The firefighter saved the child from the burning building
- * She saved her money for a year to buy a new car
- * The company saved energy by turning off the lights at night
- * He saved the document on his computer to work on it later