Savings

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪvɪŋz/

Definitions of savings

noun a sum of money saved or kept aside for a particular purpose

Example Sentences

A1 I have some savings in my piggy bank.

A2 She is saving money for a new bicycle.

B1 My savings account earns a good interest rate.

B2 He invested his savings in the stock market.

C1 Her diligent savings habits have paid off in the long run.

C2 The financial advisor recommended diversifying his savings portfolio.

Examples of savings in a Sentence

formal It is important to start building your savings early in order to secure your financial future.

informal I'm trying to cut back on expenses so I can boost my savings.

slang I'm stashing away some cash for a rainy day.

figurative Investing in your education is a great way to grow your savings in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of savings

• plural: savings
• comparative: more saving
• superlative: most saving
• present tense: save
• future tense: will save
• perfect tense: have saved
• continuous tense: is saving
• singular: saving
• positive degree: more saving
• infinitive: to save
• gerund: saving
• participle: saved

Origin and Evolution of savings

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'savings' originated from the Middle English word 'saving', which was derived from the Old French word 'sauver' meaning 'to save'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of setting aside money for future use, the word 'savings' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of any form of money saved or accumulated over time.