Word
preserving
Phoneticspre·serv·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈzɝvɪŋ/
UK/pɹɪsˈɜːvɪŋ/
Definitions
01protecting from change
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. keeping something exactly as it is so it does not change or get destroyed.
v. maintaining something in its original or existing state; protecting from decay or alteration.
“The city is working on preserving the old library instead of building a new one.”
“Preserving the architectural integrity of the historic district requires strict adherence to traditional building methods and materials.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
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02keeping food fresh
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
v. treating food with salt, sugar, or vinegar so it stays good to eat for a long time.
v. treating food to prevent or slow down spoilage, typically through canning, pickling, or drying.
“My grandmother spent the whole afternoon preserving peaches in glass jars.”
“Before modern refrigeration, preserving meat with salt was the primary method for ensuring a stable food supply through the winter months.”
03the process of protection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity of protecting something important, like the environment or a tradition.
n. the act or process of keeping something safe or alive; preservation.
“The preserving of local traditions is very important to the people in this village.”
“The careful preserving of these ancient manuscripts has allowed historians to gain new insights into medieval daily life.”
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Real-World Examples
“Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has approved the government’s annual budget, preserving funding for a drone programme central to the island’s defence plans against China.” “The numbers 1 through 18 could be divided among the three dice in a way that eliminated ties while preserving an equal chance of winning.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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