Saving or accumulating things can represent an actual, desired, or feared:
- Situation of having plenty or too much of something (e.g., money, possessions, love)
- Shortage of something, and wanting to save up to compensate for it
- Procrastination or postponing, as in delaying something until later
- Letting things pile up emotionally, such as grudges, blame, or judgments, by not working through them
- Hoarding or keeping things for yourself (such as money) or to yourself (such as secrets)