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save money

/seɪv ˈmʌni/
accumulate funds

I save money every month to buy a new car.

The speaker sets aside money regularly for a future purchase.


Finance
formal

To accumulate funds for future use by spending less than one earns

She saves money by cooking at home instead of eating out.

The person reduces expenses by preparing meals herself.

Commonly used in personal finance and budgeting discussions.

Collocations

save money onreduce expenses for a specific item or servicesave money forset aside funds for a specific purpose

Synonyms

accumulate fundsput aside moneystash cash

Antonyms

spend moneywaste money

Related Phrases

save upphrase
to accumulate money over time
cut costsphrase
to reduce expenses

Pro Tip

Budgeting Tip

Track your expenses to identify areas where you can save money.

Gold Rule

Financial Planning

Saving money is essential for financial security and achieving long-term goals.

Word Origin

Combination of the verb 'save' (to keep safe) and the noun 'money' (currency).

Usage Notes

Often used in financial planning and budgeting contexts. Can also refer to reducing expenses through smart shopping or lifestyle choices.

Word Breakdown

save
to keep or set aside
verb
+
money
currency or funds
noun
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