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investing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈvɛstɪŋ// UK //ɪnvˈɛstɪŋ// in·vest·ing

n. the act of putting money, time, or effort into something to get a profit or a benefit later. You do this when you hope your choice will grow in value over time.

n. the act of allocating resources, usually capital, into a project or financial scheme with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Often functions as a gerund describing the general practice of finance.


SIMPLE

Investing in the stock market can be risky but rewarding.

CONTEXTUAL

She started investing a small portion of her salary every month to build a retirement fund.

COMPLEX

Successful long-term investing requires a disciplined approach to risk management and the patience to withstand periodic market volatility without making emotional decisions.

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Often followed by the preposition 'in'.

Pitfall

investing on the stock marketinvesting in the stock marketThe noun and verb forms both require the preposition 'in' when referring to the destination of the funds.

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