Fund: meaning, definitions and examples

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fund

[ fʌnd ]

Noun / Verb

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Noun}

financial

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose, as to start a business or pay for college.

Synonyms

capital, money, resources.

Examples of usage

The company raised a fund to support local charities.
She set up a fund to help students in need.
We need to allocate funds for the new project.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

financial

To provide money for (a specific purpose), often by investing or donating.

Synonyms

back, finance, sponsor.

Examples of usage

They funded the research project with a grant.
The government funds various social programs.
She fundraised to fund the school trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "fund" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundo

🇮🇳 निधि

🇩🇪 Fonds

🇮🇩 dana

🇺🇦 фонд

🇵🇱 fundusz

🇯🇵 基金 (ききん)

🇫🇷 fonds

🇪🇸 fondo

🇹🇷 fon

🇰🇷 기금

🇸🇦 صندوق

🇨🇿 fond

🇸🇰 fond

🇨🇳 基金 (jījīn)

🇸🇮 sklad

🇮🇸 sjóður

🇰🇿 қор

🇬🇪 ფონდი

🇦🇿 fond

🇲🇽 fondo

Etymology

The word 'fund' originated from the Latin word 'fundus', meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation'. It first appeared in English in the late 17th century, referring to a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various financial meanings, including investment funds, charitable funds, and government funds.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,301, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.

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