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“Saver” or “Savor”

saver / savor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

saver s·EY·v·er

  • nounsomeone who saves (especially money).

savor s·EY·v·er

  • verbtaste appreciatively.
  • verbgive taste to.
Usage

Examples in context

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“saver”

  • Duett (director Saver Schwarzenberger) (Austria)
  • …joined with Russ's Market, Super Saver, LaMar's Donuts, Hurts Donut and…
  • …Derby winners Monarchos and Super Saver.

“savor”

  • …implying that the listener should savor them for all they are

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