save vs athletics

save and athletics both are nouns.

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

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

save (verb)	athletics (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