Synonyms for
Savings
Definition
Savings refers to the money that is saved or put aside for future use or emergencies.
Synonyms & similar words
economise
economize
save
delivery
bringthrough
holdopen
pullthrough
keep
nestegg
makeunnecessary
deliverance
salvage
spare
preservation
economy
carrythrough
saveup
keepopen
relieve
saving
rescue
salve
preserve
redeem
layaside
reserves
funds
stash
hoard
stockpile
treasure
fortune
investment
deposit
capital
money
resources
back-up
coffers
bankroll
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- savings account
- personal savings
- household savings
- savings rate
- savings bond
- savings plan
- emergency savings
- savings goal
Word family
Usage note
Savings typically refers to money set aside for future use. It is often used in a financial context, such as 'savings account' or 'personal savings'.
Example sentences
- My parents always tell me to put some money into my savings account.
- I used my savings to buy a new bike.
- It's important to have some savings for unexpected expenses.
- I have been trying to increase my savings by spending less.
- I have a separate savings account for my vacation fund.
Quotes
The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates the sense of order, trains to forethought, and so broadens the mind.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
The only way to save money is not to spend it.