Saved

/seɪvd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past tense of save; to have kept safe or rescued from harm or danger.
He saved his friends from drowning by pulling them to shore.
to have set aside for future use or protection.
She saved a portion of her salary each month for her retirement.
to have made a sacrifice or effort to avoid waste or loss.
They saved the leftover food for another meal.
adjective
protected, kept from harm or suffering.
After the rescue operation, all the saved animals were taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

To do something at the last minute to avoid disaster.
I saved my project at the last second.
To preserve a good situation or relationship.
They saved their friendship after the argument.