save

save · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

  2. 2.

    To keep money or resources for future use rather than spending them.

  3. 3.

    To avoid wasting or using unnecessarily.

  4. 4.

    (computing) To store data in a computer or on a storage device.

  5. 5.

    (sports) To prevent an opponent from scoring.

  6. 6.

    (preposition, formal) Except for; other than.

Related words

Antonyms: discard, endanger, spend, waste
See also: preserve, rescue, safe
Synonyms: preserve, protect, rescue, store

Etymology

From Middle English saven, from Old French sauver ("to save, protect"), from Late Latin salvāre ("to save"), from Latin salvus ("safe, uninjured"). Related to safe, salvation, and salvage.