athletics vs save

athletics and save both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
save	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	save (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
a contest between athletes

athletics (verb)	save (verb)
	make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
	record data on a computer
	to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
	accumulate money for future use
	spend less; buy at a reduced price
	retain rights to
	spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
	bring into safety
	save from ruin, destruction, or harm
	save from sins
	refrain from harming