sake
/ˈseɪ̯k/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sakes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Cause, interest or account.
Noun
Examples
For the sake of argument
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Purpose or end; reason.
Noun
Examples
for old times' sake
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “sake” mean?
Cause, interest or account.
Is “sake” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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