saved

/seɪvd/
verbIntermediate
general

to rescue or protect someone or something from danger or harm

She saved her brother from drowning in the river.

She rescued her brother from drowning in the river.

The doctor saved the patient's life with emergency surgery.

The doctor rescued the patient's life with emergency surgery.

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Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

general

to store or keep something for future use

She saved the document before shutting down her computer.

She stored the document before shutting down her computer.

He saved money for his future vacation.

He stored money for his future vacation.

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Commonly used in computing and financial contexts.

Collocations

save someone's lifeto rescue someone from a life-threatening situationsave moneyto store money for future usesave timeto use time efficiently

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Related Phrases

save the dayphrase
to rescue a situation from failure
save facephrase
to avoid embarrassment or humiliation

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Saved' is often used in everyday language to describe rescuing someone or something from danger or harm. It can also mean storing something for future use.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'saved' can vary greatly depending on the context. Always consider the situation when using or interpreting this word.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'saven', from Old English 'sǣfan', from Proto-Germanic 'sabōną' (to save, rescue). Related to Old Norse 'sǣfa' (to save, rescue).

📝Usage Notes

The word 'saved' can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. In computing, it refers to storing data. In religious contexts, it can mean spiritual salvation.

Word Breakdown

save
to rescue or protect
root
+
-ed
past tense or past participle
suffix
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