save — to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /seɪv/
Example Sentences
- My mom saves every plastic container like she's preparing for a zombie apocalypse.
- I save my best jokes for awkward elevator rides.
- The firefighters saved three people from the burning building.
save
VERB[/seɪv/]
to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss
A lifeguard saves a drowning person with a rescue rope
Be brave through every wave to save!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'save' derives from Old French 'sauver', which originated from the Latin 'salvare', meaning 'to make safe' or 'to rescue'. The Latin root 'salvus' means 'safe' or 'whole'.
Breakdown
salvus (safe, whole) + -are (Latin verb infinitive suffix), forming the verb 'salvare' (to make safe).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom saves every plastic container like she's preparing for a zombie apocalypse.”
“I save my best jokes for awkward elevator rides.”
“The firefighters saved three people from the burning building.”
“She's trying to save enough money for a trip to Europe.”
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