salvation vs saving

salvation

noun
  • The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell). 

  • The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved. 

verb
  • To save, in the religious sense; to bring to salvation. 

saving

noun
  • The action of the verb to save. 

  • A reduction in cost or expenditure. 

  • Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future. 

adj
  • Preserving; rescuing. 

  • Thrifty; frugal. 

  • That saves someone from damnation; redemptive. 

  • Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful. 

  • Relating to making a saving. 

  • Making reservation or exception. 

prep
  • Without disrespect to. 

  • With the exception of; except; save. 

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