English dictionary
saving
/'s/eI/v/i//N/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Preserving; rescuing.
Source: webster1913
noun
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an act of economizing; reduction in cost
ExamplesThere was a saving of 50 cents.
Synonyms economySource: WordNet 3.0
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recovery or preservation from loss or danger
ExamplesA surgeon's job is the saving of lives.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
Synonyms preservationSource: WordNet 3.0
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Something kept from being expended or lost; that which is saved or laid up; as, the <i>savings</i> of years of economy.
Source: webster1913
preposition
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With the exception of; except; excepting; also, without disrespect to.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
ExamplesSaving faith.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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characterized by thriftiness
ExamplesWealthy by inheritance but saving by constitution.
Source: WordNet 3.0