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saving

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/

The English word “saving” has 12 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A reduction in cost or expenditure.
  2. Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.
  3. The action of the verb to save.
  4. Exception; reservation.

adjective

  1. That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.
  2. Preserving; rescuing.
  3. Thrifty; frugal.
  4. Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.
  5. Making reservation or exception.
  6. Relating to making a saving.

preposition

  1. Synonym of save (“except for”)
  2. Without disrespect to.

Etymology

From save + -ing.

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