Death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
Source: tatoeba (2271)
Save
/seɪv/
Synonyms for "save" (385 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (77)
Adverb(1 words)
Noun(24 words)
archivearchivesasideback upbacks upbackupbackup copy filebanksbookmarkbookmarkingbookmarkscachingcatalan conservarcheckpointcommitscommittingcompile informationconservationist programconserveconserved energy
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Verb(11 words)
archivedarchiving imagesbookmarkedbring throughburying treasurecachedcarry throughcollects samplesconserve resourcesconserveddeliver
Adjective(1 words)
conserved resource
Strong matches (116)
disheartendispense withdo gooddo withoutdoctoreaseeconomizeenforce economiesestopexexceptexcept forexcept thatexceptingexception taken ofexcludeexcludingexclusive ofextractextricate
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favorfendfend offforbearforbidforecloseforestallforgofreefromgarnergarner upgather into barnsgive a boostgive a handgive a liftgive helpgive salvationguardheapheap uphelphidehoardhoard upholdhold backhold inhold offhoweverhusbandif notinhibitkeepkeep alivekeep backkeep by onekeep fromkeep inkeep in handkeep in reservekeep in storekeep intactkeep inviolatekeep offkeep on handkeep safekeep upkeep within compasslay asidelay awaylay bylay inlay upleaving outlend a handlend one aidlesslet aloneliberatelock inmaintainmake ends meet
Noun(14 words)
Verb(18 words)
Adjective(1 words)
elastic energy conserving
Related words (192)
make suremanageminusnot countingnot destroynot endangernot expendnot touchnot usenot use upnot wasteobviateoffomittingoutsideoutside ofpatentpersistpile uppinch
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play safeprecludeprecludingpreservepreventproffer aidprohibitprotectput apartput asideput awayput byput something asideput uprallyransomreclaimrecoverredeemreformrefrainregainregenerateregisterrehabilitatereleaserelieveremedyrender assistancerepelrepressreprieverescuereserverestoreresuscitateretainretrievereviverule outsafeguardsalt awaysalvagesave and exceptsave upsavingscrapescrape and savescrimpsecretesecureset apartset asideset byset freeset upsheltershieldskimpsnatchsparesquirrelsquirrel awaystave offstockstock upstockpilestore upstowsuccorsupportsuppresssustaintake in towtake precautionsthantreasuretreasure upturn asideunchainunlessunless thatunshackleupholdwaiveward offwere it notwithholdwithoutyet
Verb(31 words)
make unnecessarypersistedpreservepreserve artpreserve lifepreserve originalpreserve resourcespull throughredeemredeemedredeemsrelieverescuedsalvagesalvesave upscrimpedsockedsparespared
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sparestsquirreledstore chemical energystore foodstore genetic materialstore informationstoredstoringtreasuredunderspendwrite
Noun(46 words)
more conservedmore keptpinchingpreservationpreservepreservesprotectrecordrecord audiorecord linkrecorded observationsredeemingrescuerescue leaguerescuesrescuingreservereservingsaltsalvage
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salvagessalvationseed gatheringset asidesocksockingsockssparesspring energy conservingstatstorestore categorystore chemical samplestore lab samplestore plant seedsstored electrical energiesstored electrical energystored energy by gravitystored energy density valuestoresstoring powersupplysurplussingthriftstreasuringunderspending
Determiner(3 words)
most kinetic energy conservingmost preserved elementmost saved energy
Adjective(2 words)
usable energy preservedwritten article
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abet, abstain, accumulate, aid, amass.
- Sentence evidence is available for save, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "save".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "save"
Keep "save" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "save" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "save", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "save" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
45 entriesShowing 16 of 45 words.
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
18 entriesO Lord save usautosavebaseball saveemergency savesave a lifesave buttonsave energysave filesave for latersave from dangersave gamesave mesave moneysave the datesave timesave us
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
2 entrieshold onkeep
Sample sentences
43 total sentences available.
In which folder did you save the file?
Source: tatoeba (5975)
We must cut our expenses to save money.
Source: tatoeba (18565)
Everybody will have to pitch in to save the environment.
Source: tatoeba (21019)
Showing 4 of 43 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "save"?
Closest matches include abet, abstain, accumulate, aid, amass.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "save"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.