Pronunciation: /prɪˈzɝvd/
verb to maintain or keep something in its original state or condition
A1 The jam was preserved in glass jars.
A2 She preserved the old family photos in a scrapbook.
B1 The ancient ruins were carefully preserved by the local historical society.
B2 The tradition of hand-weaving textiles has been preserved for generations in this community.
C1 The artist's work is meticulously preserved in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent deterioration.
C2 The delicate ecosystem of the rainforest is preserved through strict conservation measures.
adjective kept intact or in a particular state
A1 The preserved fruits were delicious.
A2 The preserved historical documents were carefully stored in the museum.
B1 The preserved food had a long shelf life.
B2 The preserved forest area was protected from development.
C1 The preserved artifacts were displayed in a museum exhibit.
C2 The preserved ancient ruins were a testament to the past civilization.
formal The historical documents were carefully preserved in the archives.
informal I made sure to keep the old family photos well preserved in a photo album.
slang I always make sure to stash away some cash in a preserved jar for emergencies.
figurative Her memories of childhood were preserved like precious treasures in her mind.
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