saving
Translation
saving, economy, conservation
Examples
Saving money is very important.
Saving money is very important.
This is a great money-saving idea.
This is a great money-saving idea.
The saving of the whales is our goal.
The saving of the whales is our goal.
Grammar Patterns
((saving)) ((sth.)) the act of saving (sth.) Saving money is very important.
((a)) ((...-saving)) ((noun)) a (noun) that saves (...) This is a great money-saving idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conservation, preservation, thrift; Antonyms: spending, waste, extravagance
Etymology
From the verb 'save' + the '-ing' suffix, used to form gerunds (verbal nouns) or present participles.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often refers to the *action* or *process* of doing something. So, 'saving' is the act of 'to save'.