0
John Aki Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Grammar help please?

Hi there,

Can you advise me that if I am correct in these meanings, please?


Preserve is more like keep, conserve is more like protect and reserve is more like save.


Can you tell me, how can I preserve banana longer?

I turned the bike light off to conserve the batteries.

I need to conserve some energy for my final exam tomorrow.

I need to reserve more money or food, might need them later.


Thanks in advance.

  

Top answer

Yes, you are essentially correct. In terms of nature, 'preservation' is keeping the countryside in the state it is in. Not changing it.

  • Yes, you are essentially correct.
  • In terms of nature, 'preservation' is keeping the countryside in the state it is in.
  • Not changing it.
  • Meanwhile, 'conservation' means to keep the countryside in a sustainable state that makes the most of the natural wildlife and encourages new plants and animals to flourish.
  • So it is with the root words - 'preserve' is to keep something as it is, 'conserve' is to protect it and not waste it.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0

Yes, you are essentially correct.

In terms of nature, 'preservation' is keeping the countryside in the state it is in. Not changing it. Meanwhile, 'conservation' means to keep the countryside in a sustainable state that makes the most of the natural wildlife and encourages new plants and animals to flourish. So it is with the root words - 'preserve' is to keep something as it is, 'con

Related Questions