Save

Definition

The term "save" describes the act of protecting, preserving, or storing something for future use, or the act of rescuing from harm or danger.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Preposition
• Conjunction

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /seɪv/
• Respelling: sayv

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /seɪv/
• Respelling: sayv

Etymology

The word "save" originates from the Latin "salvare," meaning "to make safe or healthy," through Old French "sauver" and Middle English "saven." Its meaning expanded to include storing and rescuing over time.

Derivatives

• Saver (noun)
• Saving (noun, adjective)
• Saved (adjective)
• Unsaved (adjective)
• Resave (verb)

Synonyms

• Rescue
• Preserve
• Store

Antonyms

• Lose
• Destroy
• Waste

Usage

The term "save" is used in a variety of contexts, including computing, sports, and everyday activities. For example, "Please save your work before closing the program" (verb, preserve) or "Everyone was present, save for the manager" (preposition, except).

Related Terms

• Rescue: To save from harm or danger.
• Preservation: The act of maintaining something in its current state.
• Backup: A stored copy of data for future use.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To rescue or protect from harm or danger: Refers to acts of safeguarding.
  • Example: "He saved the drowning child."
• To store or preserve for future use: Refers to setting something aside for later.
  • Example: "She saved money for her vacation."
• To avoid wasting: Refers to conserving resources like time or energy.
  • Example: "This shortcut will save you time."

Preposition

• Except for: Used to indicate exclusion.
  • Example: "Everyone attended the meeting, save John."

Conjunction

• Except that: Used to introduce a clause indicating an exception.
  • Example: "They would have won the game, save that they made a crucial error."