English / word

sake

noun A2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

purpose, reason, or benefit; used in phrases like for your sake

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

for the purpose or reason of something

In context

For your sake, eat before leaving.

For safety's sake, wear a helmet in the lab.

Synonyms

benefit,purpose,interest

Antonyms

harm,disadvantage,loss

Collocations

for the sake of,for heaven's sake,for goodness' sake