Bank: meaning, definitions and examples

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bank

 

[ bรฆล‹k ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates credit. Banks can provide a variety of services, including loans, mortgages, and investment opportunities.

Synonyms

credit union, financial institution, lender

Examples of usage

  • I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck.
  • She applied for a loan at the bank.
  • The bank offers competitive interest rates on savings accounts.
Context #2 | Noun

river

The land along the edge of a body of water, especially a river or stream. It can also refer to the slope of a river or stream.

Synonyms

embankment, riverbank, shore

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen set up their tents by the bank of the river.
  • The boat gently glided along the bank of the stream.
Context #3 | Verb

to tilt or incline

To tilt or incline to one side. It can also mean to rely on or trust in something or someone.

Synonyms

incline, lean, tilt

Examples of usage

  • The boat started to bank as it turned the corner.
  • She decided to bank on her best friend for support.

Translations

Translations of the word "bank" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bank

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bank

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š€่กŒ (ใŽใ‚“ใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท banque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€ํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ banka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ banka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ banki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banco

Etymology

The word 'bank' originated from the Italian word 'banco' which means a bench or counter. This term was used in medieval Italy where moneylenders and financial transactions were conducted on benches. The concept of banking evolved over time to include various financial services and institutions we know today.

Word Frequency Rank

At #808 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.