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save money

compound.
A2 Elementary Oxford

compound. to keep money for the future instead of spending it now.

compound. to accumulate capital by avoiding expenditure; to reserve funds for future use or to reduce costs through discounts.


SIMPLE

I save money every month for a new car.

CONTEXTUAL

If you cook at home instead of eating out, you can save money for your summer holiday.

COMPLEX

Financial advisors often suggest that young professionals save money by diversifying their portfolios and minimizing unnecessary recurring subscriptions.

Usage

commonly used with 'for' to indicate the purpose of the savings.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'spend money' and 'waste money'; note that 'save' can also mean 'to rescue', but in this collocation, it specifically refers to financial preservation.

Pitfall

I am saving my money for buy a house.I am saving my money to buy a house.use 'to + infinitive' or 'for + gerund' to express the purpose of saving.

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