conservation
The careful preservation and protection of natural resources, the environment, or historical sites to prevent damage, waste, or loss. It involves managing how humans interact with nature to ensure that ecosystems and species remain healthy and sustainable for the future.
Examples
3 of 5Turning off the lights when you leave a room is a simple act of energy conservation.
Switching off electricity when not in use is an easy way to save energy.
The government has implemented strict conservation measures to protect the endangered rhino population.
The authorities have put firm protection rules in place to save rhinos from extinction.
We're really into water conservation at home since the drought started.
We have been very careful about not wasting water since the dry spell began.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'serve'. When you practice conservation, you are 'serving' the planet to make sure it lasts for a long time.
Quick Quiz
The local community started a _____ project to protect the nearby wetlands from industrial pollution.
Correct!
The correct answer is: conservation
Examples
Turning off the lights when you leave a room is a simple act of energy conservation.
everydaySwitching off electricity when not in use is an easy way to save energy.
The government has implemented strict conservation measures to protect the endangered rhino population.
formalThe authorities have put firm protection rules in place to save rhinos from extinction.
We're really into water conservation at home since the drought started.
informalWe have been very careful about not wasting water since the dry spell began.
Current ecological theories emphasize the role of habitat conservation in maintaining global biodiversity.
academicScientific theories highlight that protecting natural living areas is key to keeping a variety of species alive.
Our company's conservation strategy includes reducing plastic waste in all packaging processes.
businessThe business plan for resource management involves cutting down on plastic used in shipping.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
conservation of energy
a principle in physics stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed
water conservation
the policy of reducing the usage of water
marine conservation
the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas
Often Confused With
Preservation usually means keeping something exactly as it is (no touch), while conservation allows for sustainable use by humans.
Conversation refers to a talk or discussion between people; it is spelled and pronounced similarly but has a totally different meaning.
Usage Notes
Use 'conservation' when talking about saving natural resources or historical buildings. In a scientific context, it refers to physical properties (like mass or energy) remaining constant during a process.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the word as 'conversation'. Additionally, some learners use 'conservancy' to mean the act of conserving, but 'conservancy' usually refers to an organization that manages protected land.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'serve'. When you practice conservation, you are 'serving' the planet to make sure it lasts for a long time.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'conservare', meaning 'to keep, preserve, or keep intact', combining 'con-' (together) and 'servare' (to keep safe).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Conservation is a central theme in modern Western environmental movements and is often a key topic in international climate summits.
Quick Quiz
The local community started a _____ project to protect the nearby wetlands from industrial pollution.
Correct!
The correct answer is: conservation
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Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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