(also used as preposition) With the exception of
(in addition to) As well as
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To remove or rescue (someone) from danger or harm
“The karateka would save Princess Mariko from the evil Akuma.”
To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed
“The family would manage to save some of their sentimental belongings from being lost in their burning home.”
To store or set aside for future use
“Heed my advice. Do as I say. Save a little money for a rainy day.”
To be frugal and not spend one's money
“He has decided to save for a new, and expensive, digital camera.”
To preserve (something) by not expending or using it
“I have learned to save my time and energy for more important matters.”
To avoid, lessen, or guard against
“Avoiding these simple mistakes will save a lot of trouble in the long run.”
To set apart for a special use
“I will save these blue suede shoes for a special occasion.”
To break down and reuse component materials
To recover something that has been misplaced, stolen, or hidden away
To make a (video or audio) recording of
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them
To keep apart or isolate from others
To restore (someone) to a state of consciousness
To save (someone) from sin, error, or evil
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution
To contribute in some way to
(internet, social media) To mark, tag or save something in one's personal list
To rejuvenate, especially something previously lost, broken, or forgotten
Make amends for
To receive, especially in return for effort
To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot
(also used as preposition) With the exception of
“Only the parties may institute proceedings, save where the law shall provide otherwise.”
Used to link a semantically weaker word to a semantically stronger word following the adverb, both sharing the same basic meaning, indicating the increased likelihood of the former
(following a negative clause) Indicating the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated
With, or to, the exclusion of
(in addition to) As well as
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