I assume the word "deposit" have the same meaning as "save" in this context. Then, are these words also interchangeable in other situations other than bank issues?

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Rebecca

Not quite! Here, "deposit" is a verb that means to put something into a specific place. It's commonly used for putting money into a bank account. Whereas "save" means not to use something for a certain amount of time for the sake of having it later. Or to keep it in a safe place. Ex: I deposited some cash at the bank this morning. Ex: I'm saving up for my master's degree. Ex: I deposited the rest of the water into the container.

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