Saving

['seɪvɪŋ] or ['sevɪŋ]

Definition

(adj.) characterized by thriftiness; 'wealthy by inheritance but saving by constitution'- Ellen Glasgow .

Inputed by Dustin--From WordNet

Definition

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Save

(a.) Preserving; rescuing.

(a.) Avoiding unnecessary expense or waste; frugal; not lavish or wasteful; economical; as, a saving cook.

(a.) Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful; as, a saving bargain; the ship has made a saving voyage.

(a.) Making reservation or exception; as, a saving clause.

(participle) With the exception of; except; excepting; also, without disrespect to.

(n.) Something kept from being expended or lost; that which is saved or laid up; as, the savings of years of economy.

(n.) Exception; reservation.

Checked by Edwin

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Economical, frugal, sparing, thrifty, careful.

Typist: Osborn

Examples

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