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Spell Bee Word: Save


What does save mean?

Word: Save

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Save means to keep someone safe from danger, or to keep money or things for later instead of using them now.

Synonyms: rescue, keep, protect

Antonyms: spend

How do you spell save?

Syllables: save

Tricky part: The long a is written with a alone, and a silent e comes at the very end.

Watch out for: sav, saiv, saev

Memory tip: Think of the e at the end as a coin you save for later: you cannot hear it, but the word is not complete without it.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. save your breath: do not bother saying something because no one will listen Example: "Save your breath; Papa has already said no to the trip."

Save in a sentence

Example 1: I save one coin every day in my piggy bank.

Example 2: The lifeguard swam out to save the swimmer.

Example 3: Please save a seat for me near the window.

Fun Fact

Many computer programs still show a floppy disk as the save button, even though floppy disks went out of use years ago.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

save

a) waste
b) store
c) shelter
d) guard

Show answer

a) waste. To store, guard or shelter something is to look after it, but to waste it is to throw it away.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) save
b) safty
c) tresure
d) behavour

Show answer

a) save. Safety, behaviour and treasure each lose a letter here, so save is the only word spelt right.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

savve

a) s
b) e
c) a
d) v

Show answer

d) v. Only one v sits between the a and the final e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can you save water at home?

a) leaving the hose running
b) turning off the tap while brushing
c) taking very long showers
d) washing the car every day

Show answer

b) turning off the tap while brushing

2. In which sentence does save mean rescue?

a) Save some rice for Dadi.
b) He saved his drawing on the laptop.
c) The firefighters saved the kitten.
d) I saved Rs 50 this week.

Show answer

c) The firefighters saved the kitten.

Associated Words

waterfalljoycompassionbeetledamage
serenenostalgiafearfulnesscountrysidebowling

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

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Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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