Preserve vs. Conserve
Difference Between Preserve and Conserve
Preservenoun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of berries.
Conservenoun
Wilderness where human development is prohibited.
Preservenoun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
Conservenoun
A jam or thick syrup made from fruit.
Preservenoun
An activity with restricted access.
Conservenoun
(obsolete) A medicinal confection made of freshly gathered vegetable substances mixed with finely powdered refined sugar.
Preserveverb
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
Conservenoun
(obsolete) A conservatory.
Preserveverb
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.
to preserve peaches or grapesConserveverb
(transitive) To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
to conserve fruits with sugarPreserveverb
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
to preserve appearances; to preserve silenceConserveverb
(transitive) To protect an environment.
Preservenoun
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone;
medicine is no longer a male preserveConserveverb
To remain unchanged during a process
Preservenoun
a reservation where animals are protected
Conservenoun
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
Preservenoun
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
Conserveverb
keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change;
Energy is conserved in this processPreserveverb
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
preserve the peace in the familycontinue the family traditionCarry on the old traditionsConserveverb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction;
We preserve these archeological findingsThe old lady could not keep up the buildingchildren must be taught to conserve our national heritageThe museum curator conserved the ancient manuscriptsPreserveverb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction;
We preserve these archeological findingsThe old lady could not keep up the buildingchildren must be taught to conserve our national heritageThe museum curator conserved the ancient manuscriptsConserveverb
use cautiously and frugally;
I try to economize my spare timeconserve your energy for the ascent to the summitPreserveverb
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use;
She saved the old family photographs in a drawerConserveverb
preserve with sugar;
Mom always conserved the strawberries we grew in the backyardPreserveverb
prevent (food) from rotting;
preserved meatskeep potatoes freshPreserveverb
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger;
May God keep youPreserveverb
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing;
preserve the forest and the lakes
