fund
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.an amount of money that is kept for a particular purpose.
n.a reserve of money set aside for a specific objective or contingency.
Simple“The school started a fund to buy new computers for the library.”
In context“The emergency fund was established to ensure the charity could continue its operations even during periods of reduced public donations.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a company or service that manages money for many people to invest it.
n.a financial organization or collective investment scheme, such as a mutual fund or pension fund.
Simple“He decided to put his savings into a low-risk index fund.”
In context“The hedge fund manager faced intense scrutiny after the portfolio's value dropped significantly during the market downturn.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a large amount of something useful that you can use when needed.
n.a metaphorical store or abundant supply of a non-monetary resource.
Simple“The professor has a deep fund of knowledge about ancient history.”
In context“Her long career in diplomacy provided her with a vast fund of anecdotes that she used to charm her guests at dinner.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to provide the money needed for a project, person, or organization.
v.to provide capital or financial backing for a specific venture or entity. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The government agreed to fund the construction of the new highway.”
In context“The research project was primarily funded by a private grant from a technological foundation interested in renewable energy.”
“There was not one single cent paid from the church to fund that type of activity.”
“By the end of the 1920s, the fund was supporting hundreds of college students enrolled at 56 colleges and universities across the nation .”
PIE word *bʰudʰmḗn Borrowed from Latin fundus. Doublet of fond and fundus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.