CEFR B2

save for

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Except for or apart from a specific person or thing.

Examples

The house was completely silent, save for the ticking of the grandfather clock.
Everyone had finished their assignments, save for a few students who needed more time.

Synonyms: except for, apart from, excluding, barring, save

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save for (B2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /seɪv fɔːr/

Definition

Except for or apart from a specific person or thing.

Examples

The house was completely silent, save for the ticking of the grandfather clock.
Everyone had finished their assignments, save for a few students who needed more time.
The landscape was barren, save for a single twisted tree on the horizon.

Synonyms of save for

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