Save and Throw away

Save

Save verb - To avoid unnecessary waste or expense.
Usage example: we'll have to scrimp and save to be able to afford college

Throw away is an antonym for save in topics: guard, rescue, economize.

Nearby Words: saving, saved, saver

Throw away

Throw away verb - To use up carelessly.
Usage example: if you buy a high-end computer, you'll just be throwing away money on a bunch of features you'll never use

Save is an antonym for throw away in topics: waste, dispose of.

Both terms in one sentence

  • You can do your part to prevent it by taking your entire course of antibiotics rather than stopping them to save or throw away the second you feel somewhat well again.
  • Redemption Equals Death The loving irony of this is that Lelouch eventually puts a "Live" Geass on Suzaku, so as to save himself when Suzaku tries to throw away both their lives under orders.
  • Disney / Frozen Pragmatic Villainy: Hans to the extent that there's a possibility he might not make a bad ruler had he succeeded (save for anyone he felt he could throw away).
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