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- pronunciation:
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suhrv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
conserves, conserving, conserved |
| definition 1: |
to keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction.
We must conserve fresh water because the earth's supply is limited.- synonyms:
- preserve, protect
- similar words:
- guard, keep, maintain, salvage, spare
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| definition 2: |
to use in amounts that are no more than necessary in order to avoid waste.
When the price went up, he began to conserve gasoline by using the car less often.- synonyms:
- save, spare
- antonyms:
- waste
- similar words:
- ration
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| related words: |
preserve, save, spare |
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| derivation: |
conserver (n.) |
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