saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
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Definition of saving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financemoney set aside for future use
  • She deposited her saving into the bank.
funds nest egg
2.
cost cuttingeconomy or avoidance of waste
  • His saving habits helped him accumulate wealth.
conservation economy thrift
3.
preservationthe act of preserving from loss or danger
  • The saving of the ancient artifacts was crucial.
conservation protection

Adjective

1.
financethrifty or economical
  • She is known for her saving habits.
economical frugal
2.
preservingtending to save or preserve
  • The saving measures helped preserve the ancient artifacts.
conserving preserving
3.
redemptivebringing about salvation or redemption
  • The saving power of faith is profound.
redeeming salvific
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redeeming quality that compensates for faults or shortcomings
His honesty was his saving grace amidst his many flaws..
act of keeping resources for future hard times
He believes in saving money for a rainy day, just like his grandparents.
designed to reduce energy consumption
The energy-saving light bulbs last longer and use less electricity.
act or result of reducing how much money is spent
This tip is a great money-saving.
reducing the time needed for a task
Using a dishwasher is a time-saving method.
practice of setting clocks forward to extend evening daylight
Daylight saving time begins in the spring to provide more evening light..

Origin of saving

Old English, safian (to save)

Terms with saving included in their meaning

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savings
container with a slot for saving coins
coin bank
small bank for saving coins
safety
act of saving from danger or harm
life saving
revive someone from death or unconsciousness
money storage
container for saving coins at home
saving list
chosen and stored as a top pick
time
adjustment of clocks for daylight saving time
finance
account for saving money for retirement

Examples of saving in a sentence

  • They relied on their saving during the tough times.
  • The company's saving measures reduced costs significantly.
  • Her saving strategies minimized household expenses.
  • The saving of endangered species is a global priority.
  • His quick thinking led to the saving of the family heirlooms.
  • His saving nature helped him build a fortune.

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  1. French:épargne, économe, ...
  2. German:Ersparnis, sparsam, ...
  3. Italian:risparmio, parsimonioso, ...
  4. Spanish:ahorro, ahorrativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:poupança, poupador, ...
  6. Chinese:存款, 节俭的, ...
  7. Japanese:貯金, 倹約的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مَدْخُور, مُقْتَصِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִסָּכוֹן, חַסְכָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:сбережения, экономный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заощадження, ощадливий, ...
  12. Hindi:बचत, मितव्ययी, ...
save
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Definition of save - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
economizeprevent time, money, or effort from being wasted or spent
  • Using a bike can save a lot of money on commuting..
conserve preserve
2.
reserveset aside for future use
  • I save a portion of my salary every month for retirement..
conserve keep store
3.
technologystore data on a computer or other device
  • Remember to save your work every few minutes..
archive record store

Noun

1.
sportsact of preventing a goal in sports
  • The goalkeeper made an incredible save.
block stop
2.
technologyprocess of storing data on a computer
  • Make sure to do a save before closing the file.
backup record store

Preposition

exceptionsexcept for someone or something
  • Everyone save John went to the party.
but except
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avoid wasting something
Turn off the lights to save it.
reduce the amount of money spent on something
We can save on groceries by using coupons.
accumulate money for future use
He needs to save up for his retirement.
avoid losing respect or reputation in front of others
He tried to save face after making a mistake.
not eat too much to enjoy dessert
Make sure to save some room for the cake.
prevent someone from doing something unnecessary
I'll drive you there to save you the trouble of taking the bus.

Origin of save

Old English, safe (uninjured) + ian (to make)

Examples of save in a sentence

  • Planning ahead can save a lot of time.
  • We save the best wine for special occasions.
  • He decided to save the documents on his computer for later review.
  • Don't forget to save the document before closing.
  • You should save the file to avoid losing data.
  • He tried to save the documents from the virus.

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  1. French:économiser, sauvetage, ...
  2. German:sparen, Parade, ...
  3. Italian:economizzare, parata, ...
  4. Spanish:economizar, parada, ...
  5. Portuguese:economizar, defesa, ...
  6. Chinese:节省, 救球, ...
  7. Japanese:節約する, セーブ, ...
  8. Arabic:وَفَّرَ, تصَدٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחְסוֹךְ, הַצָּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:экономить, спасение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:економити, сейв, ...
  12. Hindi:बचाना, बचाव, ...
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