finance

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. the money that a person, company, or country has available to spend.

n. monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a corporation.

“The company's finances are in good shape after a successful year.”

“The committee expressed concern regarding the city's finances, noting that the current deficit could impact essential public services.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a way of paying for something expensive by making small payments over a long time.

n. the provision of a loan or credit arrangement to enable a purchase without immediate full payment.

“We bought the new car on finance and will pay it off over four years.”

“The dealership offered a competitive finance package with zero percent interest for the first twelve months of the contract.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to provide the money needed for a project, business, or purchase.

v. to provide or obtain funding for a specific transaction, undertaking, or asset.

“The local government will finance the building of the new library.”

“The startup was financed primarily through venture capital, allowing the founders to scale their operations rapidly across three continents.”