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Word

banks

Phoneticsbanks

US/ˈbæŋks/

UK/bˈæŋks/

Definition

v. to depend on something happening as you expect.

v. third-person singular present of the phrasal verb 'bank on', meaning to rely or depend on a specific outcome.

Examples

“I need to go to the bank to open a new account.”

“Most major banks now offer mobile apps so customers can manage their money without visiting a branch.”

“Central banks often adjust interest rates to control inflation and maintain the stability of the national currency during periods of economic volatility.”

Examples

simple

“I need to go to the bank to open a new account.”

contextual

“Most major banks now offer mobile apps so customers can manage their money without visiting a branch.”

complex

“Central banks often adjust interest rates to control inflation and maintain the stability of the national currency during periods of economic volatility.”

Synonyms

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Level
A1 · Beginner
Frequency
Common
Updated
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Informal

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