Meaning & Definition of word "Saved"

Saved

/seɪvd/

1. past tense of save; to have kept safe or rescued from harm or danger.
- Example: He saved his friends from drowning by pulling them to shore.
2. to have set aside for future use or protection.
- Example: She saved a portion of her salary each month for her retirement.
3. to have made a sacrifice or effort to avoid waste or loss.
- Example: They saved the leftover food for another meal.

1. protected, kept from harm or suffering.
- Example: After the rescue operation, all the saved animals were taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Middle English, from Old English 'safian' meaning 'to save, to keep safe'.

saved by the bell:

Rescued from a difficult situation just in time.

save face:

To maintain one's dignity or reputation.

save one's breath:

To avoid wasting effort on something pointless.

salvation:

The act of saving or being saved from harm or danger.

savior:

One who saves or rescues others.

safety:

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger.

Meaning: To do something at the last minute to avoid disaster.

Example Sentence: I saved my project at the last second.

Meaning: To preserve a good situation or relationship.

Example Sentence: They saved their friendship after the argument.