CEFR B2

saving

noun

Meaning

Money that is not spent on goods and services, but is kept for future use or investment.

Examples

The bank offers high interest rates on savings accounts.
They made significant savings by cutting down on unnecessary expenses.

Synonyms: funds, capital, nest egg, provision

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saving (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/

Definition

Money that is not spent on goods and services, but is kept for future use or investment.

Examples

The bank offers high interest rates on savings accounts.
They made significant savings by cutting down on unnecessary expenses.
This is a great opportunity for substantial savings on your next holiday.

How to Use saving

saving account (collocation): A bank account that pays interest on the money deposited. — "I keep my emergency fund in a high-yield saving account."
saving grace (idiom): A redeeming quality or characteristic that compensates for other faults. — "His honesty was his only saving grace."
saving up for (phrasal verb): To accumulate money over a period of time for a specific purpose. — "They are saving up for a down payment on a house."

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