CEFR B2

conserved

verb

Meaning

Protected from loss, waste, or harm; maintained in its original or existing state.

Examples

The rare species' habitat was carefully conserved to prevent its extinction.
Energy can be conserved by turning off lights when leaving a room.

Synonyms: preserved, protected, maintained, safeguarded

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conserved (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːvd/

Definition

Protected from loss, waste, or harm; maintained in its original or existing state.

Examples

The rare species' habitat was carefully conserved to prevent its extinction.
Energy can be conserved by turning off lights when leaving a room.
Ancient artifacts are conserved in museums to preserve them for future generations.

How to Use conserved

be conserved (prepositional phrase): To be kept safe or maintained. — "Water must be conserved during periods of drought."
conserved for (prepositional phrase): To save something for a specific purpose or future use. — "These ancient texts were conserved for scholarly study."

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