Preserved: meaning, definitions and examples

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preserved

 

[ prษชหˆzษœหvd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

well-preserved

Maintained in its original or existing state; not spoiled, damaged, or decayed.

Synonyms

intact, maintained, undamaged

Examples of usage

  • The ancient artifacts were well-preserved and provided valuable insights into the past.
  • Despite being over a hundred years old, the building was remarkably well-preserved.
Context #2 | Verb

preserved food

To maintain (food) in its original state or in good condition; to prevent decay or spoilage.

Synonyms

conserve, pickle, store

Examples of usage

  • She preserved the fruits by canning them.
  • The pickles were preserved in vinegar to extend their shelf life.
Context #3 | Verb

preserved nature

To protect (an area or resource) from harm or exploitation.

Synonyms

conserve, protect, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • The national park was established to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
  • We must take action to preserve our planet for future generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "preserved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preservado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewahrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpelihara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะตั€ะตะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zachowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟๅญ˜ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉservรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ preservado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korunan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์กด๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญููˆุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uchovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zachovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๅญ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohranjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ preservado

Etymology

The word 'preserved' comes from the Latin word 'praeservare', which means 'to keep safe'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the act of maintaining something in its original state or preventing decay. Over time, the meaning of 'preserved' has expanded to include not just physical objects like food or artifacts, but also natural resources and cultural heritage.

See also: preservation, preservationism, preservationist, preservative, preserve, preserver, preserves, preserving, unpreserved.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,846, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.