save
VERBNOUN
/seɪv/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S
save is a valid 4-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1A1V4E1
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does save mean?
VERB · 11 SENSES
1
Make unnecessary an expenditure or effort.
“This will save money”
“I'll save you the trouble”
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2
Bring into safety.
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3
Spend less; buy at a reduced price.
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4
Accumulate money for future use.
“He saves half his salary”
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5
Refrain from harming.
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6
Record data on a computer.
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Save from sins.
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8
Retain rights to.
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Save from ruin, destruction, or harm.
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10
To keep up and reserve for personal or special use.
“She saved the old family photographs in a drawer”
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11
Spend sparingly, avoid the waste of.
“This move will save money”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
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(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring.
“the goalie made a brilliant save”
“the relief pitcher got credit for a save”
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