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SAVING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., prep.)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Saving.

How to pronounce saving:

US

Saving - as a noun

An act of economizing; reduction in cost

Example: "It was a small economy to walk to work every day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
economy14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recovery or preservation from loss or danger

Example: "Work is the deliverance of mankind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliverance17delivery15rescue8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recovery16retrieval12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The activity of protecting something from loss or danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preservation17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Saving - as an adjective satellite

Bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

Example: "Saving faith"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redeeming13redemptive18

Characterized by thriftiness

Example: "Wealthy by inheritance but saving by constitution"

Saving - as a verb

To prevent harm or difficulty.

To put aside, to avoid.

Saving - as an adjective

That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.

Preserving; rescuing.

Thrifty; frugal.

Example: "A saving cook"

Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.

Example: "The ship has made a saving voyage."

Making reservation or exception.

Example: "A saving clause"

(in compound adjectives) relating to making a saving: e.g. labour-saving, energy-saving light bulbs.

Saving - as a preposition

With the exception of; except; save.

Without disrespect to.

Example Sentences

"I opened a savings account to start saving for a new car."
"His saving paid off when he was able to buy his dream house."
"I need to make some savings in order to afford my vacation."
"The saving from the sale allowed her to invest in a new business."
"The saving of energy is crucial for a sustainable future."
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Word Game Points

Is SAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SAVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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