saving

UK
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

Translations

savingnoun
savings
pl
UK
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
He put his savings into a new business venture.
Он вложил свои сбережения в новое деловое предприятие.
The new heating system resulted in a significant saving on energy bills.
Новая система отопления привела к значительной экономии на счетах за энергию.
savingadjective
more saving
Comp.
most saving
Super.
UK
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
He is very saving with his money.
Он очень экономящий с его деньгами.
The saving grace of the situation was her quick thinking.
Спасительной чертой ситуации было её быстрое мышление.
savingpreposition
UK
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
Archaic or formal; used to mean 'except'
savingconjunction
Archaic/formal; introduces an exception clause meaning "except that".
savingconjunction
Archaic/ formal use meaning “except that; except”.
saveverb

saving

Gerund

saved
Past Simple
saved
Past Participle
saving
Gerund
UK
/seɪv/
US
/seɪv/
I need to save my work before the computer shuts down.
Мне нужно сохранить свою работу, прежде чем компьютер выключится.
The lifeguard managed to save the drowning swimmer.
Спасатель сумел спасти тонущего пловца.
We should save money for our vacation.
Нам следует экономить деньги на отпуск.
He tried to save his friend from making a mistake.
Он пытался уберечь своего друга от ошибки.

Definitions

savingnoun
An amount of money that is not spent or used and is kept for future use.
She deposited her savings into a high-interest account.
The act of conserving or preserving something, such as resources or energy.
The saving of endangered species is vital for maintaining biodiversity.
A reduction in cost or expenditure.
Buying in bulk resulted in a saving of 20% on groceries.
savingadjective
Serving to reduce or conserve resources, especially money or energy.
The new energy-saving appliances have significantly reduced our electricity bills.
Preventing waste or loss; economical.
Her saving habits allowed her to accumulate a substantial amount of savings over the years.
Rescuing or preserving from harm or danger.
The saving grace of the situation was the timely arrival of the rescue team.
savingpreposition
Except; with the exception of.
All were satisfied, saving the youngest member of the group.
savingconjunction
Except that; were it not for the fact that.
Saving that he was delayed by traffic, he would have arrived on time.
savingconjunction
Except that; except.
Saving that he was delayed by traffic, he would have arrived on time.
saveverb
To rescue or deliver from harm, danger, or loss.
The lifeguard managed to save the child from drowning.
To keep and store up for future use.
She decided to save a portion of her salary each month.
To prevent the waste or loss of something.
Turning off the lights when you leave a room can save electricity.
To preserve data by storing it in a computer or other device.
Make sure to save your work frequently to avoid losing it.
To avoid spending money unnecessarily.
He managed to save money by cooking at home instead of eating out.
To stop or deflect (a shot on goal) thereby preventing a score in sports such as soccer or hockey.
The goalkeeper dived to save the penalty.
To reserve or set aside for later use or for a particular person.
Could you save me a seat near the front?
To absolve from sin or spiritual death; redeem.
They prayed that faith would save their souls.
To spare someone from having to do or experience something; to relieve or free.
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