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Please save a seat for me.
What does Save mean?
to keep or protect something for later.
Dictionary definition
to keep someone or something from being lost, harmed, wasted, or used up.
Example sentences
Save in a sentence
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Nora clicked the button to save her writing before closing the laptop.
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Using a reusable bottle can save resources by reducing single-use plastic.
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Practice 1
What does save mean?
Save means to keep something from being lost, harmed, wasted, or used up.
Practice 2
Which word can be an antonym of save?
Waste is an antonym of save when save means to use carefully or keep from being used up.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses save correctly?
This sentence uses save to mean keep a digital file from being lost.
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MeaningSave means to keep or protect something for later.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Save word family
Base word
save
verb
saves
Present-tense form used with he, she, or it.
verb
saved
Past tense meaning kept, protected, or not wasted.
verb
saving
Present participle meaning keeping or not wasting.
noun
saver
A person or thing that saves.
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Hint for students
to keep or protect something for later.
Common mix-up
Save is not the same as waste. Save means to keep or protect something for later.
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Read this model sentence: Nora clicked the button to save her writing before closing the laptop. Clue words: nora, clicked, button. Underline clue words that show why save fits instead of waste. Now write one new sentence that shows save without using the word save. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show save?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Nora clicked the button to save her writing before closing the laptop." Why does save fit better than waste?
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