Save toward Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
SAYV-TORD, tuh-WORD
sˈeɪv/ /tʊwˈɔːd
SAYV-tuh-WAWD
Definition
To gradually put aside money for a specific purpose or goal, such as buying something or paying for an event.
Usage & Nuances
Used for long-term goals (like 'save toward a car'). Usually followed by a noun ('save toward a house'). Less common in everyday conversation than just 'save for'. Not interchangeable with 'save up for', which emphasizes accumulation.
Spanish: ahorrar paraPortuguese (BR): guardar para - economizar paraPortuguese (PT): poupar para - economizar paraChinese (Simplified): 为……存钱Chinese (Traditional): 為……存錢Hindi: के लिए बचत करनाArabic: ادخار من أجلBengali: জন্য টাকা জমা করাRussian: копить наJapanese: ～のために貯金するVietnamese: tiết kiệm choKorean: ~을 위해 저축하다Turkish: bir şey için para biriktirmekUrdu: کے لیے بچت کرناIndonesian: menabung untuk
Example Sentences
I'm saving toward a new phone.
basic
She saves toward her education every month.
basic
We are saving toward our vacation next year.
basic
He’s been saving toward a down payment on a house for years.
natural
Are you saving toward anything special right now?
natural
Even small amounts make a difference when you’re saving toward a goal.
natural