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Saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Saving -
Act of keeping money, especially in a bank account, for future use or investment
Example: She started a savings account to put money aside for a vacation.
Usage: formalContext: financial discussions
Note: Commonly used in discussions about personal finance and banking.
Reduction in cost or expenditure
Example: By using coupons, she was able to make significant savings on her grocery bill.
Usage: formal/informalContext: shopping, budgeting
Note: Can refer to discounts, bargains, or cost-cutting measures.
Preservation or prevention of waste or loss
Example: His quick thinking saved the project from failure.
Usage: formalContext: professional environments
Note: Often used in contexts where something valuable is protected or rescued.
Saving's synonyms
Economizing
Economizing refers to the act of saving money or resources by reducing expenses.
Example: She is economizing by cutting back on unnecessary expenses.
Note: Economizing specifically focuses on reducing expenses to save money.
Frugal
Frugal describes a person who is careful about spending money and avoids waste.
Example: He is known for his frugal habits and always looks for ways to save money.
Note: Frugal emphasizes being thrifty and avoiding unnecessary expenses.
Thrifty
Thrifty describes someone who is careful about managing money and resources.
Example: She is very thrifty and always manages to find good deals when shopping.
Note: Thrifty focuses on being resourceful and finding good deals to save money.
Cutting costs
Cutting costs refers to reducing expenses or overhead in order to save money.
Example: The company is cutting costs to improve its financial situation.
Note: Cutting costs specifically refers to reducing expenses to improve financial outcomes.
Conserving
Conserving means using resources wisely and avoiding waste.
Example: Conserving energy is important for reducing utility bills.
Note: Conserving can refer to saving resources other than money, such as energy or natural resources.
Saving expressions, common phrases
Save money
To keep money aside for future use or emergencies.
Example: I try to save money by cooking at home instead of eating out.
Note: Refers specifically to money and financial resources.
Save the day
To rescue a situation from disaster or failure.
Example: Luckily, Sarah's quick thinking saved the day and prevented a disaster.
Note: Implies preventing a negative outcome rather than preserving something for later.
Save face
To avoid embarrassment or preserve one's reputation.
Example: He apologized to save face after making a mistake in front of his colleagues.
Note: Focuses on maintaining one's dignity or reputation rather than physical preservation.
Save up
To accumulate money gradually for a specific purpose.
Example: I need to save up for a new laptop before the school year starts.
Note: Refers to setting aside money over time for a particular goal or purchase.
Save for a rainy day
To set aside money or resources for future emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Example: It's important to save for a rainy day in case of unexpected expenses.
Note: Emphasizes preparing for unforeseen events or difficulties rather than general saving.
Save someone's bacon
To rescue or help someone out of a difficult situation.
Example: Thanks to Sam's timely intervention, he saved our bacon by fixing the issue before the deadline.
Note: An informal expression focusing on helping someone in trouble, often in a humorous or light-hearted way.
A penny saved is a penny earned
Encourages frugality and the value of saving small amounts of money.
Example: My grandmother always said, 'A penny saved is a penny earned,' emphasizing the importance of saving money.
Note: Serves as a proverb highlighting the benefits of saving rather than spending.
Saving everyday (slang) expressions
Savings grace
Something that provides relief or help in a difficult situation.
Example: Having that extra income was my savings grace during tough times.
Note: This term is a play on the phrase 'saving grace,' usually referring to a person or thing that saves or preserves from danger or misfortune.
Save your breath
To advise someone to not waste their time or energy talking about something that won't make a difference.
Example: I've tried convincing him countless times, but there's no use. Save your breath.
Note: This slang is a more casual way of saying 'stop talking,' implying that further discussion is pointless.
Life savings
The money that a person has saved over their lifetime, usually intended for retirement or emergencies.
Example: Spending my life savings on a vacation seemed extravagant, but it was worth it.
Note: While 'savings' generally refers to money set aside for future use, 'life savings' specifically means the accumulated savings over a person's entire life.
Save (someone) a seat
To reserve a spot for someone in a specific location, typically when seating is limited.
Example: I'll save you a seat at the movie theater so we can sit together.
Note: In this context, 'save' means to keep a place reserved for someone who will be arriving later.
Saving - Examples
Saving money is important for a secure future.
She practices saving energy by turning off the lights when she leaves the room.
The computer automatically performs a saving function every 10 minutes.
Saving grammar
Saving - Verb (Verb) / Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle)
Lemma: save
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): saves
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): save
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): saved
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): saving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): saves
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): save
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): save
Syllables, Separation and Stress
saving Contains 2 syllables: sav • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈsā-viŋ
sav ing , ˈsā viŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Saving - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
saving: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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