English · Common Verbs
save
/seɪv/
[/seɪv/]
keep; rescue; store
Beginnerverb
Definition
To keep money for later, to rescue someone, or to store computer data.
Example
Remember to save your document often so that you do not lose any of your work.
Remember to save your document often so that you do not lose any of your work.
Etymology
From Old French 'sauver', from Latin 'salvare' (to make safe).
How & Where It’s Used
Covers saving money, saving lives, and saving computer files.