preserve vs save

save vs preserve

preserve and save both are nouns.

preserve and save both are verbs.

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

As verbs, preserve and save are synonyms defined as:

preserve and save: to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

preserve (noun)	save (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar	(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (verb)	save (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	record data on a computer
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use	to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	accumulate money for future use
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger	spend less; buy at a reduced price
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing	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 preserve and save

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