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 & Antonyms
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.
Memory tip
Imagine someone giving a life raft (save) to someone drowning.
Word Origin
"safe, healthy"