save (EN)

verb, noun, preposition

verb “save”

1. to protect someone or something from danger, harm, or loss
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   The firefighter saved the cat from the burning building.
2. making someone avoid effort or something undesirable
   By doing the dishes for her, he saved his mother the trouble after a long day at work.
3. in Christianity, protecting someone from eternal damnation
   Through faith, believers are saved from their sins.
4. in sports, catching or deflecting a shot at goal
   The goalkeeper saved the penalty kick, keeping the score tied.
5. storing something physical for future use
   I saved the leftover paint so we can touch up the walls later.
6. (in computing) causing something to be written onto some storage medium
   Remember to save your work frequently to avoid losing any changes.
7. conserving something or preventing its waste
   You can save water by fixing leaky faucets.
8. accumulating money or valuables
   She saves a portion of her paycheck every month for emergencies.
9. avoiding romantic or sexual relationships until marriage or finding a suitable partner
   He's decided to save himself for someone who shares his values and dreams.

noun “save”

1. in sports, a block that stops an opponent from scoring
   With seconds left on the clock, the goalkeeper's quick save kept the score tied.
2. in baseball, a relief pitcher preserving another pitcher's win
   Garcia pitched two perfect innings to notch the save, securing the team's narrow lead.
3. an informal term for an action that helps someone get out of an awkward situation
   When he tripped on stage but turned it into a dance move, that was a nice save.
4. in computing, the act or result of saving data
   Remember to perform a save of your document every few minutes to avoid losing your work.

preposition “save”

1. except; with the exception of
   Everyone went to the beach on Sunday, save Emily, who had to work.