Save Definition & Meaning
save
- noun
- (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring; "the goalie made a brilliant save"; "the relief pitcher got credit for a save"
- verb
- save from ruin, destruction, or harm
- to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"
- bring into safety; "We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack"
- spend less; buy at a reduced price
- accumulate money for future use; "He saves half his salary"
- make unnecessary an expenditure or effort; "This will save money"; "I'll save you the trouble"; "This will save you a lot of time"
- save from sins
- refrain from harming
- spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
- retain rights to; "keep my job for me while I give birth"; "keep my seat, please"; "keep open the possibility of a merger"
- record data on a computer; "boot-up instructions are written on the hard disk"
"Save" in song lyrics
See how save is used in real songs:
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"9th Prince is here to come save... come save..."
9th Prince f/ Tekitha — Vandalism -
"Scale to tip in my favor, the livest save"
A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto -
"So I take this now to save"
Aesop Rock — Battery
Words that rhyme with save
Usage tips for "save"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "save" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for save to find words that pair well.