CEFR A2

savings

noun

Meaning

Money that has been saved, especially by not spending money that you could have spent.

Examples

The new energy-efficient appliances led to significant savings on their electricity bill.
He built up his savings over many years to buy a house.

Synonyms: funds, capital, nest egg

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savings (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪvɪŋz/

Definition

Money that has been saved, especially by not spending money that you could have spent.

Examples

The new energy-efficient appliances led to significant savings on their electricity bill.
He built up his savings over many years to buy a house.
The company announced cost savings of $1 million through restructuring.

How to Use savings

savings account (collocation): A bank account where money is deposited and earns interest. — "He opened a savings account to keep his emergency fund."
savings rate (collocation): The proportion of disposable income that is saved. — "The national savings rate has been declining in recent years."

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