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PRESERVING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Preserving.

Preserving - as a noun

A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

Example: "Medicine is no longer a male preserve"

A reservation where animals are protected

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reservationreserve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserveconservespreserves
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confiture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Preserving - as a verb

Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Example: "Preserve the peace in the family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncontinueuphold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holdkeepmaintain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

Example: "We preserve these archeological findings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conservekeep upmaintain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To keep up and reserve for personal or special use

Example: "She saved the old family photographs in a drawer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
save
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prevent (food) from rotting

Example: "Preserved meats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cookfixmakeprepareready
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

Example: "May god keep you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep

Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Example: "Preserve the forest and the lakes"

Example Sentences

"They used preserving jars to store the homemade jam."
"The preserving process helps to maintain the nutritional value of the fruits."
"She wore preserving gloves to protect her hands while working with chemicals."
"The preserving method used in this recipe ensures a longer shelf life for the sauce."
"The preserving wax helps to protect the wooden surface from decay."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESERVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preserving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESERVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PRESERVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preserving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESERVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PRESERVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preserving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESERVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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