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- [tahym sey-ving]
- /taɪm ˈseɪ vɪŋ/
- /taɪm ˈseɪvɪŋ/
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- [tahym sey-ving]
- /taɪm ˈseɪ vɪŋ/
Definitions of time-saving word
- adjective time-saving (of methods, devices, etc.) reducing the time spent or required to do something. 1
- adjective time-saving that provides a short cut 1
- adjective time-saving shortening the length of time required for an operation, activity, etc 0
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Origin of time-saving
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; time + saving
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Parts of speech for Time-saving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
time-saving popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for time-saving
adj time-saving
- curmudgeonly — If you describe someone as curmudgeonly, you do not like them because they are mean or bad-tempered.
- convenient — If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
- economical — avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.
Antonyms for time-saving
adjective time-saving
- hindering — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
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