saving
1 of 3noun
sav·ing ˈsā-viŋ 
1
: preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance
2
: the act or an instance of economizing
3
a
savings plural : money put by
b
: the excess of income over consumption expenditures —often used in plural
c
: a usually specified lower cost —often used in plural
a savings of 50 percent
saving
2 of 3preposition
1
: except, save
2
: without disrespect to
saving
3 of 3conjunction
: except, save
Synonyms
Preposition
- apart from
- aside from
- bar
- barring
- beside
- besides
- but
- except
- excepting
- except for
- excluding
- exclusive of
- other than
- outside
- outside of
- save
Conjunction
- but
- except
- excepting
- only
- yet
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Example Sentences
Noun The new system will provide a saving in labor. How much money do you have in savings? She has her savings in stocks. They were able to retire on their savings. Preposition saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project Conjunction I would be ready, saving the fact that I can't find my missing shoe. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Retirees have seen the fewest changes in their saving habits, likely because their income is less flexible. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 According to the company, Rupnow also approved an additional $1,000 per year for her health saving account, which was not approved by the company. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Most of his students were probably beyond saving, Mr. Reyes said. New York Times, 10 July 2022 Perhaps in the same way J. Pierpont Morgan concluded the Knickerbocker Trust was beyond saving, SBF demurred when given the chance to provide rescue funds to Luna or UST. Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 28 June 2022 Thunder Rosa cut a solid promo, but this feud is beyond saving. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 25 May 2022 The left says America is beyond saving and thus must be replaced—as immediately and as completely as possible. Parker Richards, The New Republic, 17 Mar. 2022 It was determined by the veterinarians that his eyes were beyond saving but this extremely resilient angel has adjusted extremely well to life without sight. The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2022 See More
Noun
For more college saving tips and resources, visit sdccu.com/knowledge. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Retirees have seen the fewest changes in their saving habits, likely because their income is less flexible. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 According to the company, Rupnow also approved an additional $1,000 per year for her health saving account, which was not approved by the company. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Most of his students were probably beyond saving, Mr. Reyes said. New York Times, 10 July 2022 Perhaps in the same way J. Pierpont Morgan concluded the Knickerbocker Trust was beyond saving, SBF demurred when given the chance to provide rescue funds to Luna or UST. Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 28 June 2022 Thunder Rosa cut a solid promo, but this feud is beyond saving. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 25 May 2022 The left says America is beyond saving and thus must be replaced—as immediately and as completely as possible. Parker Richards, The New Republic, 17 Mar. 2022 It was determined by the veterinarians that his eyes were beyond saving but this extremely resilient angel has adjusted extremely well to life without sight. The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from gerund of saven to save
Preposition
Middle English, from present participle of saven
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Preposition
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Conjunction
1535, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing saving
Kids Definition
saving
noun
sav·ing
ˈsā-viŋ
1
: something that is not spent, wasted, or lost
a saving in electricity
2
savings plural : money put aside (as in a bank)
savings
plural noun
as in assets
the amount of something (such as money) collected He hid his savings in a jar under the stairs. Their substantial savings allowed them to retire early. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- assets
- holdings
- wealth
- money
- resources
- possessions
- funds
- prosperity
- success
- wallet
- treasury
- things
- effects
- capital
- savings account
- finances
- riches
- fortune
- deposit
- belongings
- worth
- reserve
- opulence
- means
- coffers
- cushion
- nest egg
- pocketbook
- collection
- treasure
- sinking fund
- chattels
- substance
- property
- hoard
- acquisition
- affluence
- cache
- abundance
- accumulation
- paraphernalia
- harvest
- bankroll
- valuables
- pin money
- spending money
- deep pockets
- petty cash
- pocket money
- wherewithal
- personal property
- accession
- personalty
- gathering
- assemblage
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- liabilities
- debts
- indebtedness