Question 1 · Quick check
save
CEFRA1
/seɪv/
verb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To keep someone or something safe from harm or loss.
- 02
verb
To store computer information for later use.
Examples
I get my food delivered from the supermarket to save time.
In which folder did you save the file?
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 4
Also pronounced
- /sæɪv/
- /sev/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo use less money, time, or another resource.
To prevent harm or difficulty.
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
More examples
In contextWe must cut our expenses to save money.
She was saved from drowning by a passer-by.
We were able to save a few of our possessions from the house fire.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English saven, sauven, a borrowing from Old French sauver, from Late Latin salvāre (“to save”). Displaced native Old English nerian.