Saver

'seɪvər

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

A person or thing that prevents loss, waste, or destruction.

'seɪvər

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Business

A person or thing that saves something.

She was a meticulous saver, always putting money aside.

💡 Simply: A saver is like someone who keeps things from being used up or lost. Like, if you save your allowance to buy a toy, you're being a saver!

👶 For kids: Someone who keeps things safe, or stops them from being lost.

More Examples

2

The new software was a time-saver for the company.

3

The life jacket was a saver when the boat capsized.

How It's Used

Finance

"The saver carefully put aside money each month."

General

"The life raft was a saver for the stranded sailors."

2

A person who saves money or assets.

'seɪvər

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A person who saves money.

Savers benefit from earning interest on their accounts.

💡 Simply: Someone who keeps money instead of spending it all. Like, they put money in the bank!

👶 For kids: Someone who keeps their money to use it later.

More Examples

2

The government encourages savers with tax incentives.

3

He is a frugal saver, always looking for discounts.

How It's Used

Finance

"Savers are encouraged to invest in long term assets."

Tip:A saver is someone who 'saves'. Think of it as saving money!

Idioms & expressions

time-saver

Something that helps you save time; a shortcut.

"Using the automated email template was a real time-saver."

From Old French *sauveor*, from Latin *salvātor* ('preserver, savior'), derived from *salvus* ('safe').

The term 'saver' has been used in financial and general contexts for centuries, evolving from the verb 'save'.

Memory tip

Think of a person carefully putting aside their money. They are a money saver!

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