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favour vs save

save vs favour

favour and save both are nouns.

favour and save both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
favour Yes No Yes No
save Yes No Yes No
As verbs, save is a hypernym of favour; that is, save is a word with a broader meaning than favour:
  • favour: treat gently or carefully
  • save: refrain from harming
Other hypernyms of favour include spare.
favour (noun) save (noun)
an act of gracious kindness (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
an inclination to approve
a feeling of favorable regard
favour (verb) save (verb)
consider as the favorite make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
promote over another record data on a computer
treat gently or carefully to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
bestow a privilege upon 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
Difference between favour and save

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