Bank: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
bank
[ bรฆลk ]
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.
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
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "bank" in other languages:
๐ต๐น banco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bank
๐ฎ๐ฉ bank
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะบ
๐ต๐ฑ bank
๐ฏ๐ต ้่ก (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท banque
๐ช๐ธ banco
๐น๐ท banka
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ banka
๐ธ๐ฐ banka
๐จ๐ณ ้ถ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ banka
๐ฎ๐ธ banki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ banka
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.