Pronunciation

/səˈveɪɪŋ/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of saving or preserving something from harm, loss, or destruction. “She saved her money for a rainy day.”
2. The state of being saved; preservation. “The old house was saved from demolition through community efforts.”
3. Financial reserves kept for future use. “He had a good savings account.”

Verb

1. To keep or set aside for future use, typically with the intention of using it at a later time. “I’m saving up for a new car.”
2. To rescue or protect from danger, harm, or a difficult situation. “The firefighters saved the family from the burning building.”
3. To accumulate or earn (money) over time. “She saved $500 in just two months.”

Adjective

1. Designed to save resources or energy. “The energy-efficient appliance is a real saving.”
2. Intended to prevent loss or damage. “A fire alarm is a saving device.”

Phrases

• “Save for later” means to put something aside for a future time.
• “Saving grace” refers to something that saves or redeems an otherwise unsatisfactory situation.
• “Saving face” is the act of maintaining one’s dignity or reputation in a social situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She felt a sense of relief knowing her retirement savings were secure.”
• Verb: “He saved the drowning child from the river.”
• Adjective: “The new software has been a significant cost-saving measure for the company.”

Synonyms

• Preservation
• Conservation
• Accumulation
• Reserves
• Hoarding
• Storing
• Keeping
• Retaining

Antonyms

• Spending
• Wasting
• Consuming
• Expenditure
• Loss
• Ruin