saver
|sav-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈseɪvər/
🇬🇧
/ˈseɪvə/
(save)
protect or store
Etymology
Etymology Information
'saver' originates from the Old French word 'sauver', which meant 'to save or protect'.
Historical Evolution
'sauver' transformed into the Middle English word 'saven', and eventually became the modern English word 'save', from which 'saver' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to protect or keep safe', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that saves'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who saves money regularly.
She is a diligent saver, putting aside a portion of her salary every month.
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Noun 2
a device or method that saves time, money, or resources.
The new software is a real time saver for our team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45