Saved
/seɪvd/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo prevent someone or something from being harmed or destroyed; to rescue or protect.
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To keep safe or rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
The firefighter saved the kitten from the burning building.
💡 Simply: Think of saving as stepping in to keep someone or something from a bad situation. Like saving a puppy from a scary noise, or keeping money safe in a piggy bank!
👶 For kids: When you keep someone or something safe from danger, you save them!
More Examples
They saved the historic building from demolition.
I saved a copy of the file on my computer.
How It's Used
"He saved the child from drowning."
"She saved a significant amount of money for retirement."
"Make sure you saved the document before closing the program."
To set aside or keep for future use.
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To reserve something for later or for a specific purpose.
She saved the last cookie for her brother.
💡 Simply: When you save something, it's like putting it aside to use later. Like saving a seat at the movie theater for your friend or saving a yummy dessert for after dinner!
👶 For kids: When you put something aside to use later, you save it!
More Examples
I need to save some energy for the marathon.
The website saved my progress.
How It's Used
"He saved money for a new car."
"We saved the last piece of cake for you."
"The program saved the file."
To store data or information to a device or system so that it can be accessed later.
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To prevent an error or damage to data.
Make sure to save your progress before closing the game.
💡 Simply: In computer terms, it means securing your work so it's not lost, like storing your drawing on your tablet, so that it doesn't vanish!
👶 For kids: To keep your work from being gone, you can save it!
More Examples
The website automatically saved my password.
I always save important files to a backup drive.
How It's Used
"I saved the document to my computer."
"Saving this program prevents your work from being lost."
Synonyms
Preserve
Protect
Rescue
Retain
Accumulate
Conserve
Hoard
Reserve
Idioms & expressions
save face
To avoid embarrassment or humiliation.
"He made a joke to save face after he forgot the speech."
save the day
To prevent a bad situation from happening or making a situation successful.
"The last-minute donation saved the day for the charity."
From Old French *salver* and Latin *salvāre* meaning 'to save, rescue, preserve', related to *salvus* meaning 'safe, healthy'.
Used in religious contexts to refer to spiritual salvation from the Middle Ages, and financial contexts by the 16th century.