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saving

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of putting aside money or resources for future use.

    - "He saves a portion of his salary every month."
    - "They were saving for years to buy their dream house."
  • Noun

    The state of being preserved or protected from harm or destruction.

    - "The ancient ruins are a saving grace for archaeologists."
    - "The seeds were carefully saved for planting in the spring."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈseɪvɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with saving
ave , gave , grave , rave , save , wave
Variants
List of all variants of saving that leads to same result
saving , savings , savable , save , saveable , saved , saver , savers , saves , saving grace , saving graces , daylight saving , daylight saving time , daylight saving times , daylight savings , daylight savings time , daylight time , time-saver , time-savers , time-saving , face-saver , face-savers , face-saving , face-savings
Forms
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save, saved, saving, saved


Etymology
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Originally meant 'saving from harm' or 'preserving', derived from Old English 'sceosan' meaning 'to save, preserve, or protect'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the average American family spends about $1,200 a year on impulse purchases? By saving just $10 a week, you could save $520 a year!

  2. Saving even small amounts of money can add up over time. For example, saving just $1 a day would result in $365 saved in a year!

  3. The ancient Egyptians used clay jars to save and store their grain and other valuable resources.


Related Concepts
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  1. Budgeting: A method of planning and managing one's income and expenses to ensure that money is being used effectively and efficiently.

  2. Financial Planning: The process of setting financial goals and developing a plan to achieve them, including saving for retirement, buying a home, or paying for education.

  3. Emergency Fund: A fund of money set aside for unexpected expenses or emergencies.


Culture
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Saving has been a significant cultural practice throughout history, with various savings techniques and methods being used to ensure financial security and stability. Saving has been a common theme in literature, with characters often saving for their future or protecting valuable objects.

How to Memorize "saving"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a jar or piggy bank filled with coins and bills.
    - Visualize yourself putting money aside every payday.

  2. associate

    - Associate saving with the feeling of security and peace of mind.
    - Think about the future benefits of saving.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S.A.V.E. to remember the steps of saving: Spend, Allocate, Value, and Evaluate.
    - Create a mental image of a piggy bank or jar labeled 'Saving'.


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