B2noun 1K

Saving

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Saving

an amount of something such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend

In simple words: The act of keeping money for future use.

Saving in a sentence

• She had a substantial saving from her monthly salary that she intended to invest.
• His saving allowed him to travel around the world without financial worries.
• Saving the environment is one of the key goals of modern organizations.
• By implementing energy-efficient practices, the company achieved significant saving on their monthly bills.
• He considered his decision to invest in stocks as a saving for the future.

How to use Saving

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in finance. Avoid using in casual conversations unless related to money or resources.

Grammar pattern

saving + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'saver' in a piggy bank saving coins.

Related words

Collocations with Saving

• big
• considerable
• great
• find
• identify
• mean
• come from something
• result from something
• saving for
• saving from
• saving in
• life
• pension
• retirement
• have
• invest
• put
• grow
• account
• bank
• bond
• access to your savings

Synonyms for Saving

• saving money
• thrift
• economy
• conservation
• hoarding

Opposites of Saving

• spending
• wasting

Common mistakes with Saving

• Confusing 'saving' with 'saved' (past tense).
• Using 'saving' when referring to time instead of money.
• Forget to specify the type of saving, like money or energy.

Frequently asked questions about Saving

What does Saving mean?

The act of keeping money for future use.

What is the definition of Saving?

an amount of something such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend

How do you use Saving in a sentence?

She had a substantial saving from her monthly salary that she intended to invest.

Can you give another example of Saving?

His saving allowed him to travel around the world without financial worries.

What are synonyms for Saving?

Common alternatives include saving money, thrift, economy, conservation, hoarding.

What is the opposite of Saving?

Opposite meanings include spending, wasting.

What words go with Saving?

It commonly pairs with big, considerable, great, find, identify, mean, come from something, result from something, saving for, saving from, saving in, life, pension, retirement, have, invest, put, grow, account, bank, bond, access to your savings.

What are common mistakes when using Saving?

Confusing 'saving' with 'saved' (past tense). Using 'saving' when referring to time instead of money. Forget to specify the type of saving, like money or energy.

How do you pronounce Saving?

US: /["/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈseɪvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Saving?

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in finance. Avoid using in casual conversations unless related to money or resources.

What CEFR level is Saving?

"Saving" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.