Synonyms for

Saving

Verb / ˈseɪvɪŋ / Another word for saving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Saving means to keep money or resources for future use instead of spending it now.

Synonyms & similar words

makeunnecessary holdopen layaside save carrythrough bringthrough redeem economise delivery preservation salve deliver economize keepopen deliverance keep spare write pullthrough relieve preserve salvage saveup economy redeeming economizing frugal hoarding preserving retaining storing conserving reserving stockpiling accumulating gathering collecting stashing keeping maintaining sustaining

Synonyms by register

Formal

conservation preservation economy thrift

Informal

stashing hoarding setting aside keeping

Literary

hoard treasure provision

Antonyms

spending squandering wasting dissipation expenditure loss

Common collocations

  • saving money
  • saving time
  • saving grace
  • saving account
  • saving lives
  • saving energy
  • saving for retirement

Word family

noun saving
verb save
adjective saving
adverb savingly

Usage note

The word 'saving' can refer to the act of keeping money or resources, or a redeeming quality. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I am saving my money to buy a new bike.
  2. He is saving his energy for the big race.
  3. She is saving water by taking short showers.
  4. We are saving paper by printing on both sides.
  5. They are saving food for the winter.

Quotes

  • A penny saved is a penny earned. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Time is money. - Benjamin Franklin
  • By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin

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