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preserve vs economise

economise vs preserve

preserve is a noun but economise is not a noun.

preserve and economise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preserve Yes No Yes No
economise No No Yes No
As verbs, economise is a hyponym of preserve; that is, economise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preserve:
  • preserve: to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
  • economise: use cautiously and frugally
Other hyponyms of preserve include enter, put down, record, conserve, economize, husband.
preserve (noun) economise (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
preserve (verb) economise (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting use cautiously and frugally
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Difference between preserve and economise

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