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save
The word carries a strong sense of preservation and protection. Whether it is a life, a sum of money, or a digital file, the core image is that of preventing a permanent loss or a destructive outcome. It implies a transition from a state of risk or depletion to a state of security.
In modern contexts, the word has shifted from purely physical rescue to technical preservation. While rescuing a person is a high-stakes emotional act, saving a file is a routine administrative act, yet both share the same logic of ensuring that something valuable does not vanish.
Meanings
To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
The lifeguard managed to save the drowning child.
To keep something for future use rather than spending or using it now.
She decided to save her bonus for a rainy day.
To store data in a computer's memory.
Don't forget to save your document before closing the program.
Phrasal Verbs
save up
to accumulate money over time for a specific purpose
She has been saving up for a trip to Japan next year.