saving

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
preposition
  1. 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.
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noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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adjective
  1. 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.
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