saved
seɪvd
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Definition of saved - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
preservationkept for future use or need
  • The money was saved for college expenses.
kept reserved stored
2.
computer dataTECH.stored in a computer or other digital deviceTECH.
  • Make sure all your work is saved before you log off..
archived recorded
3.
religionTECH.rescued from sin or spiritual dangerTECH.
  • He felt saved after the baptism.
delivered redeemed sanctified
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rescued by a timely interruption or event
He was saved by the bell when the meeting ended.
file containing a stored game state
She accidentally deleted her saved game and lost all her progress.

Origin of saved

Old English, safe (unharmed) + -ed (past participle)

Terms with saved included in their meaning

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saved file
file obtained from a remote system
finance
sum of money saved for a purpose
saved from danger
saved from a dangerous or distressing situation
technology
collection of data saved in a specific format
savings
money saved for unexpected expenses
personal finance
money saved over a lifetime for future use
savings
money saved for unexpected expenses
rehomed
dog saved from neglect or abandonment

Examples of saved in a sentence

  • Her saved recipes are family treasures.
  • The file is saved on the desktop.
  • Is the document saved in the cloud?
  • She felt saved after attending the spiritual retreat.
  • The congregation believes they are saved through faith.

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  1. French:économisé, enregistré, ...
  2. German:aufbewahrt, gespeichert, ...
  3. Italian:risparmiato, salvato, ...
  4. Spanish:guardado, almacenado, ...
  5. Portuguese:guardado, salvo, ...
  6. Chinese:保存的, 已保存的, ...
  7. Japanese:取っておかれた, セーブされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَّخَر, مُسَجَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁמוּר, נוֹשָׁע, ...
  10. Russian:сохранённый, спасённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збережений, врятований, ...
  12. Hindi:बचाया हुआ, सहेजा हुआ, ...
save
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Definition of save - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
economizeprevent time, money, or effort from being wasted or spent
  • Using a bike can save a lot of money on commuting..
conserve preserve
2.
reserveset aside for future use
  • I save a portion of my salary every month for retirement..
conserve keep store
3.
technologystore data on a computer or other device
  • Remember to save your work every few minutes..
archive record store

Noun

1.
sportsact of preventing a goal in sports
  • The goalkeeper made an incredible save.
block stop
2.
technologyprocess of storing data on a computer
  • Make sure to do a save before closing the file.
backup record store

Preposition

exceptionsexcept for someone or something
  • Everyone save John went to the party.
but except
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avoid wasting something
Turn off the lights to save it.
reduce the amount of money spent on something
We can save on groceries by using coupons.
accumulate money for future use
He needs to save up for his retirement.
avoid losing respect or reputation in front of others
He tried to save face after making a mistake.
not eat too much to enjoy dessert
Make sure to save some room for the cake.
prevent someone from doing something unnecessary
I'll drive you there to save you the trouble of taking the bus.

Origin of save

Old English, safe (uninjured) + ian (to make)

Examples of save in a sentence

  • Planning ahead can save a lot of time.
  • We save the best wine for special occasions.
  • He decided to save the documents on his computer for later review.
  • Don't forget to save the document before closing.
  • You should save the file to avoid losing data.
  • He tried to save the documents from the virus.

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  1. French:économiser, sauvetage, ...
  2. German:sparen, Parade, ...
  3. Italian:economizzare, parata, ...
  4. Spanish:economizar, parada, ...
  5. Portuguese:economizar, defesa, ...
  6. Chinese:节省, 救球, ...
  7. Japanese:節約する, セーブ, ...
  8. Arabic:وَفَّرَ, تصَدٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחְסוֹךְ, הַצָּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:экономить, спасение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:економити, сейв, ...
  12. Hindi:बचाना, बचाव, ...
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