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.

SCRABBLE 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”

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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NARROWER
6

Record data on a computer.

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BROADER
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7

Save from sins.

8

Retain rights to.

9

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
1

(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring.

“the goalie made a brilliant save”

“the relief pitcher got credit for a save”

AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of save

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