saving
word · lemma: save
Definition
The act of keeping money instead of spending it, or the amount of money you keep. It can also mean preventing waste or rescuing someone or something, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'saving' refers to money: 'my savings' or 'energy-saving'. As a noun, it can be countable in some set phrases like 'a saving of $20'. Be careful: 'saving' often sounds more natural than 'economy' when talking about money kept or costs reduced.
Example Sentences
Saving money every month is a good habit.
basic
This new shower head helps with water saving.
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Her savings paid for the trip.
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We're switching providers because the savings are pretty big.
natural
Online banking made saving a lot easier for me.
natural
The real saving was in time, not money.
natural