Saving Definition & Meaning

saving
adjective
  1. bringing about salvation or redemption from sin; "saving faith"; "redemptive (or redeeming) love"
  2. characterized by thriftiness; "wealthy by inheritance but saving by constitution"- Ellen Glasgow
noun
  1. an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents"
  2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives"
  3. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

"Saving" in song lyrics

See how saving is used in real songs:

  • "Returning every year like I'm daylight saving"
    Akrobatik — Don't Fear
  • "Hands are waving, suckers I hope are saving"
    Chi-Ali — Looped It
  • "I ain't focused on your life that i'm ending but all the lives that i'm saving"
    Chino XL — Beef Ain't Over

Usage tips for "saving"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "saving" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for saving to find words that pair well.

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