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save vs hold

hold vs save

save and hold both are nouns.

save and hold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
save Yes No Yes No
hold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hold is a hypernym of save; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than save:
  • save: retain rights to
  • hold: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Other hypernyms of save include book, reserve.
save (noun) hold (noun)
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring the act of grasping
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a cell in a jail or prison
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited
save (verb) hold (verb)
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort keep from exhaling or expelling
record data on a computer keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use hold the attention of
accumulate money for future use assert or affirm
spend less; buy at a reduced price remain committed to
retain rights to declare to be
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
bring into safety be in accord; be in agreement
save from ruin, destruction, or harm aim, point, or direct
save from sins protect against a challenge or attack
refrain from harming drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing
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