Word
funds
US/ˈfəndz/
UK/fˈʌndz/
Definitions
01available money
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. money that you have available to spend on something.
n. financial resources or capital available for a particular purpose. Often used in the plural to refer to a total amount of money.
“The charity is trying to raise funds to build a new hospital.”
“The project was unfortunately cancelled when the board of directors decided to withdraw the necessary funds at the last minute.”
Antonyms
02government debt
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Law Formal · Technical
n. money that a government owes and pays interest on.
n. permanent debts due by a government on which interest is paid. Usually refers to government bonds or securities.
“He invested his savings in government funds for a steady return.”
“The stability of the national funds remained a primary concern for international investors during the period of economic restructuring.”
Usage
Usually preceded by 'the'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“If contacted about transferring funds, even by someone you know, call them back directly on the phone number you have for them.” “Annabelle is one of more than 700,000 Australians who access NDIS funds.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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