saving
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
preposition
- Except for; with the exception of.
- Saving a few minor issues, the project went smoothly.
- Everyone was present, saving John, who was ill.
- The house was empty, saving an old cat sleeping in the corner.
Synonyms
noun
- Money that you have kept, especially in a bank, rather than spent.
- His savings grew slowly but steadily over the years.
- It's important to have a savings account for emergencies.
- She used her savings to pay for college tuition.
- An amount of something that you do not use or spend, so that you have it available later.
- Energy savings from the solar panels reduced the electric bill.
- The new software led to a time saving of two hours per day.
- Buying the larger package resulted in a significant cost saving.
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Antonyms
adjective
- That makes you avoid wasting money or resources; economical.
- She found a saving tip online to reduce water usage.
- Buying in bulk is a saving strategy for large families.
- The saving grace of the trip was the beautiful weather.