save(verb)

to rescue or bring out of danger

He saved his friend from drowning; The house was burnt but he saved the pictures.

save(conjunction)

except

All save him had gone; We have no news save that the ship reached port safely.

save(verb)

to keep (money etc) for future use

He's saving (his money) to buy a bicycle; They're saving for a house.

save(verb)

to prevent the using or wasting of (money, time, energy etc)

Frozen foods save a lot of trouble; I'll telephone and that will save me writing a letter.

save(verb)

in football etc, to prevent the opposing team from scoring a goal

The goalkeeper saved six goals.

save(verb)

to free from the power of sin and evil.

save(noun)

(in football etc) an act of preventing the opposing team from scoring a goal.

save(verb)

to keep data in the computer.