preserving
- 01 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.
Simple“The city is working on preserving the old library instead of building a new one.”
In context“Preserving the architectural integrity of the historic district requires strict adherence to traditional building methods and materials.”
UsageOften used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“My grandmother spent the whole afternoon preserving peaches in glass jars.”
In context“Before modern refrigeration, preserving meat with salt was the primary method for ensuring a stable food supply through the winter months.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The preserving of local traditions is very important to the people in this village.”
In context“The careful preserving of these ancient manuscripts has allowed historians to gain new insights into medieval daily life.”
SynonymsAntonyms
“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.”