🇬🇧 Conserve meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

When you conserve something, you use it carefully and sparingly to avoid waste. This can apply to resources like water, energy, or food, and it often involves protecting the environment or preserving something valuable for future use.

To conserve battery life on my tablet, I played video games only for five hours instead of six.

I tried to conserve my Halloween candy, but my stomach had other plans.

To conserve space in my closet, I shoved everything under my bed instead. Genius!

My cat does a great job conserving energy—by sleeping 23 hours a day.

I wanted to conserve my allowance, but then I saw a giant bag of gummy bears.

A boy finds a wilting seed. He pours one cup and tries to conserve the few drops. He will conserve soil by covering it, conserve shade by placing a small stick, and conserve warmth by holding the cup close. He keeps watch all day. The seed lifts a tiny leaf; the boy laughs and vows to conserve it.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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