save
Translation
to save, to rescue, to keep, to conserve
Examples
I save money every week.
I save money every week.
The firefighter saved the child.
The firefighter saved the child.
Don't forget to save your work.
Don't forget to save your work.
He saved the penalty.
He saved the penalty.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to keep sth. for the future I save money every week.
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to rescue sb./sth. from danger The firefighter saved the child.
((sth.)) to store data on a computer Don't forget to save your work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rescue, preserve, keep; Antonyms: spend, waste, endanger
Etymology
From Old French 'sauver', from Late Latin 'salvare' meaning 'to make safe', from Latin 'salvus' (safe).
Memory Tips
Imagine a superhero saving someone, or saving your progress in a video game. Both actions prevent a loss.