Talk about keeping money or reducing a cost.
The idea
Save money can mean spend less, or put money aside for later. Use for for a goal and on for an expense.
Examples
- We save money by cooking at home.
- She saves money for a new bicycle.
- They saved money on train tickets.
- I save a little money each week.
- The shop saved money on electricity.
- Can you save money for the trip?
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Watch out
Do not say economise money when you mean put it aside; say save money.
Try it yourself
Choose the missing word. We can ___ money by sharing a taxi. (save / spend)
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save
save follows the modal can.
Choose the missing word. My brother ___ money for a camera. (saves / save)
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saves
saves agrees with the singular subject.
Choose the missing word. The café ___ money on water last month. (saved / saves)
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saved
saved fits the completed action last month.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the missing word. We can ___ money by sharing a taxi. (save / spend)
Choose the missing word. My brother ___ money for a camera. (saves / save)
Choose the missing word. The café ___ money on water last month. (saved / saves)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one way to save money and one thing you could save for.