Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Preserve/conserve our natural resources.
We have taken effective measures to preserve/conserve our natural resources.
Hi,
Do both preserve and conserve fit in the above and mean about the same? If not, could you tell me their differences in a few words? Thanks.
Hi,
Do both preserve and conserve fit in the above and mean about the same? If not, could you tell me their differences in a few words? Thanks.
Top answer
It does mean about the same, but there is a slight difference in shade of meaning. preserve means to keep something for a long time with no changes in the quantity, amount, or being fit for future use. (Meat is preserved by being salted or frozen.
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It does mean about the same, but there is a slight difference in shade of meaning.
- preserve means to keep something for a long time with no changes in the quantity, amount, or being fit for future use. (Meat is preserved by being salted or frozen. Fruit is preserved by canning or making jam)
- conserve means to use up or consume slowly, ideally sustainably (They con
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