Synonyms for

Saved

Verb / seɪvd / Another word for saved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To rescue or protect something or someone from harm, danger, or destruction.

Synonyms & similar words

makeunnecessary holdopen layaside save carrythrough bringthrough economise redeem salve deliver economize keepopen lost keep spare write pullthrough relieve preserve salvage saveup protected rescued salvaged recovered redeemed preserved guarded secured shielded defended protected spared safeguarded shielded hauled delivered freed released emancipated liberated escaped

Synonyms by register

Formal

rescued preserved liberated redeemed

Informal

bailed out pulled through got out of trouble

Literary

redeemed delivered rescued

Antonyms

lost doomed destroyed perished ruined condemned

Common collocations

  • saved a life
  • saved money
  • saved time
  • saved the day
  • saved for a rainy day
  • saved from danger
  • saved by the bell

Word family

noun salvation
verb save
adjective safe

Usage note

The word 'saved' can refer to being rescued from danger, preserved from destruction, or kept for future use. It also has religious connotations of redemption.

Example sentences

  1. The firefighter saved the cat from the burning building.
  2. I saved my money to buy a new toy.
  3. The doctor saved the patient's life.
  4. The superhero saved the city from the evil villain.
  5. She saved the last piece of cake for me.

Quotes

  • I saved a girl from being attacked last night. I controlled myself.
  • I used to save all my rejection letters because I told myself, one day I'm going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box.
  • I don't save jokes. I just use them.

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