SAVING
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
10
Scrabble
13
WWF
S(1) A(1) V(4) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
verb
- To prevent harm or difficulty.
- To put aside, to avoid.
noun
- A reduction in cost or expenditure.“The shift of the supplier gave us a saving of 10 percent.”
- (usually in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.“I invested all my savings in gold.”
- The action of the verb to save.
- Exception; reservation
adjective
- That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.
- Preserving; rescuing.
- Thrifty; frugal.“a saving cook”
- Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.“The ship has made a saving voyage.”
- Making reservation or exception.“a saving clause”
preposition
- With the exception of; except; save.
- Without disrespect to.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: SAVING-S
