buy vs save

buy and save both are nouns.

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

buy (noun)	save (noun)
an advantageous purchase	(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

buy (verb)	save (verb)
accept as true	make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction	record data on a computer
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence	to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange	accumulate money for future use
be worth or be capable of buying	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