Saved

Saved is the past tense and past participle of the verb save. It has several related senses: rescuing someone from danger, preserving something from loss, or setting something aside for future use. In modern usage the form appears in phrases describing actions completed in the past, as well as as a status indicator in software and databases.

Etymology: save derives from Old French sauver, from Latin salvare, from salvus "safe". The word appears in compound expressions such as saved by the bell, saved for later, and saved copies. As a participle, saved can function as an adjective (a saved file) or as part of verb phrases (has saved, had saved).

Computing and digital contexts: in software, to save is to write data to nonvolatile storage so it persists after a session ends; a saved file contains the user’s data as of the last save. User interfaces typically show a "Save" command, a dialogue, or a "Saved" confirmation. Many applications support autosave and versioning; in gaming, a "save game" state stores progress, often using .sav files to denote saved states. An unsaved document is commonly marked with an asterisk or similar indicator.

Cultural and religious usage: in Christian theology, "saved" describes a person who has received salvation from sin through faith or divine grace. In secular contexts, "saved" can mean spared from harm or disaster. The term can also imply economic prudence—having saved money—or conservation of resources. The precise meaning depends on context, ranging from rescue and preservation to personal or communal renewal.

See also: Save, Saving, Salvation.