Bank: meaning, definitions and examples

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bank

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 banco

🇮🇳 बैंक

🇩🇪 Bank

🇮🇩 bank

🇺🇦 банк

🇵🇱 bank

🇯🇵 銀行 (ぎんこう)

🇫🇷 banque

🇪🇸 banco

🇹🇷 banka

🇰🇷 은행

🇸🇦 بنك

🇨🇿 banka

🇸🇰 banka

🇨🇳 银行

🇸🇮 banka

🇮🇸 banki

🇰🇿 банк

🇬🇪 ბანკი

🇦🇿 banka

🇲🇽 banco

Word origin

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.