Word of the Day: Conserve
To conserve something is to save it. The supply of the thing being saved might be too low, so an effort is made to secure the supply.
- People in California are being asked to conserve water.
- To conserve energy, we keep our thermostat set at 63 degrees in the winter.
- Brian is trying to conserve on gas by driving a hybrid car. (hybrid car = gas and electric power)
- We should take a rest. We have to conserve our energy if we’re ever going to climb to the top of this mountain.
- In order to conserve time, the planners of the event scheduled simultaneous activities.
- Adding insulation to the attic of your house helps to conserve heat inside the home.
The word “conservation” is a noun:
- The company saved a lot of money on energy through conservation.
- Conservation efforts for the bald eagle have really paid off. Their numbers are increasing.
- My neighbor says he doesn’t believe in conservation. He uses many different machines and energy sources without any regard to their effects on the environment.
- One of the many ways that we can reduce the effects of climate change is through conservation.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with C page to see the list of all words starting with letter C. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
