Keep vs. Save
Difference Between Keep and Save
Keepverb
To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
to keep silence;to keep one's word;to keep possessionSavenoun
In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
The goaltender made a great save.Keepverb
To hold the status of something.
Savenoun
(baseball) When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.
Jones retired seven to earn the save.Keepverb
To maintain possession of.
I keep a small stock of painkillers for emergencies.Savenoun
A point in a professional wrestling match when one or more wrestlers run to the ring to aid a fellow wrestler who is being beaten.
The giant wrestler continued to beat down his smaller opponent, until several wrestlers ran in for the save.Keepverb
To maintain the condition of.
I keep my specimens under glass to protect them.The abundance of squirrels kept the dogs running for hours.Savenoun
(computing) The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.
If you're hit by a power cut, you'll lose all of your changes since your last save.The game console can store up to eight saves on a single cartridge.Keepverb
(transitive) To record transactions, accounts, or events in.
I used to keep a diary.Savenoun
(RPG) A saving throw.
Keepverb
(transitive) To enter (accounts, records, etc.) in a book.
Saveverb
(transitive) To prevent harm or difficulty.
Keepverb
(archaic) To remain in, to be confined to.
Saveverb
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
She was saved from drowning by a passer-by.We were able to save a few of our possessions from the house fire.Keepverb
To restrain.
Saveverb
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
Keepverb
(with from) To watch over, look after, guard, protect.
May the Lord keep you from harm.Saveverb
To spare (somebody) from effort, or from something undesirable.
Keepverb
To supply with necessities and financially support a person.
He kept a mistress for over ten years.Saveverb
(theology) To redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation.
Jesus Christ came to save sinners.Keepverb
(of living things) To raise; to care for.
He has been keeping orchids since retiring.Saveverb
(sports) To catch or deflect (a shot at goal).
Keepverb
To maintain (an establishment or institution); to conduct; to manage.
Saveverb
To put aside, to avoid.
Keepverb
To have habitually in stock for sale.
Saveverb
(transitive) To store for future use.
Let's save the packaging in case we need to send the product back.Keepverb
To hold or be held in a state.
Saveverb
(transitive) To conserve or prevent the wasting of.
Save electricity by turning off the lights when you leave the room.Keepverb
(obsolete) To reside for a time; to lodge; to dwell.
She kept to her bed while the fever lasted.Saveverb
(transitive) To obviate or make unnecessary.
Keepverb
To continue.
I keep taking the tablets, but to no avail.Saveverb
To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
Where did I save that document? I can't find it on the desktop.Keepverb
To remain edible or otherwise usable.
Potatoes can keep if they are in a root cellar.Latex paint won't keep indefinitely.Saveverb
(intransitive) To economize or avoid waste.
Keepverb
(copulative) To remain in a state.
The rabbit avoided detection by keeping still.Keep calm! There's no need to panic.Saveverb
To accumulate money or valuables.
Keepverb
(obsolete) To wait for, keep watch for.
Savepreposition
Except; with the exception of.
Keepverb
To act as wicket-keeper.
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.Saveconjunction
(dated) unless; except
Keepverb
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
Savenoun
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring;
the goalie made a brilliant savethe relief pitcher got credit for a saveKeepverb
To be in session; to take place.
School keeps today.Saveverb
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Keepverb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
Saveverb
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use;
She saved the old family photographs in a drawerKeepverb
To confine oneself to; not to quit; to remain in.
to keep one's house, room, bed, etc.Saveverb
bring into safety;
We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attackKeepverb
To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
Saveverb
spend less; buy at a reduced price
Keepnoun
(obsolete) Care, notice
Saveverb
feather one's nest; have a nest egg;
He saves half his salaryKeepnoun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
Saveverb
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort;
This will save moneyI'll save you the troubleThis will save you a lot of timeKeepnoun
The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.Saveverb
save from sins
Keepnoun
The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge.
Saveverb
refrain from harming
Keepnoun
The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
to be in good keepSaveverb
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of;
This move will save moneyThe less fortunate will have to economize nowKeepnoun
(obsolete) That which is kept in charge; a charge.
Saveverb
retain rights to;
keep my job for me while I give birthkeep my seat, pleasekeep open the possibility of a mergerKeepnoun
(engineering) A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.
Keepnoun
the financial means whereby one lives;
each child was expected to pay for their keephe applied to the state for supporthe could no longer earn his own livelihoodKeepnoun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
Keepnoun
a cell in a jail or prison
Keepverb
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
keep cleanhold in placeShe always held herself as a ladyThe students keep me on my toesKeepverb
continue a certain state, condition, or activity;
Keep on working!We continued to work into the nightKeep smilingWe went on working until well past midnightKeepverb
retain possession of;
Can I keep my old stuffed animals?She kept her maiden name after she marriedKeepverb
prevent from doing something or being in a certain state;
We must prevent the cancer from spreadingHis snoring kept me from falling asleepKeep the child from eating the marblesKeepverb
conform one's action or practice to;
keep appointmentsshe never keeps her promisesWe kept to the original conditions of the contractKeepverb
observe correctly or closely;
The pianist kept time with the metronomekeep countI cannot keep track of all my employeesKeepverb
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of;
He keeps the shop when I am goneKeepverb
maintain by writing regular records;
keep a diarymaintain a recordkeep notesKeepverb
supply with room and board;
He is keeping three women in the guest cottagekeep boardersKeepverb
allow to remain in a place or position;
We cannot continue several servants any longerShe retains a lawyerThe family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staffOur grant has run out and we cannot keep you onWe kept the work going as long as we couldKeepverb
supply with necessities and support;
She alone sustained her familyThe money will sustain our good causeThere's little to earn and many to keepKeepverb
fail to spoil or rot;
These potatoes keep for a long timeKeepverb
celebrate, as of holidays or rites;
Keep the commandmentscelebrate ChristmasObserve Yom KippurKeepverb
keep under control; keep in check;
suppress a smileKeep your temperkeep your coolKeepverb
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger;
May God keep youKeepverb
raise;
She keeps a few chickens in the yardhe keeps beesKeepverb
retain rights to;
keep my job for me while I give birthkeep my seat, pleasekeep open the possibility of a mergerKeepverb
store or keep customarily;
Where do you keep your gardening tools?Keepverb
have as a supply;
I always keep batteries in the freezerkeep food for a week in the pantryShe keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigeratorKeepverb
maintain for use and service;
I keep a car in the countrysideShe keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping tripsKeepverb
hold and prevent from leaving;
The student was kept after schoolKeepverb
prevent (food) from rotting;
preserved meatskeep potatoes fresh
