CEFR A1

save

verb

Meaning

To keep something or someone safe from danger or harm.

Examples

The firefighter worked to save the cat from the burning building.
She saved her money to buy a new car.

Synonyms: keep safe, rescue, preserve, conserve

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save (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /seɪv/

Definition

To keep something or someone safe from danger or harm.

Examples

The firefighter worked to save the cat from the burning building.
She saved her money to buy a new car.
He tried to save the drowning child.

How to Use save

save for (prepositional phrase): To keep money to buy something in the future. — "She is saving for a new bike."
save up (phrasal verb): To accumulate money over time. — "They are saving up to buy a house."
save someone from (prepositional phrase): To rescue someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. — "The lifeguard saved the child from drowning."

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