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funded

FUHN-dihd

Funded (adj) means Provided with the money needed to operate. Example: “The startup is now fully funded for its first year.”

adj
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Provided with the money needed to operate.
"The startup is now fully funded for its first year."

How to Use Funded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving received the money needed to run or continue.

Common pairings
well funded government funded fully funded

Word Forms

more funded comparative, most funded superlative

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The startup is now fully _____ for its first year.

financed backed subsidised bankrolled underwritten capitalised

Antonyms

non-funded nonfunded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “funded” mean?

The word “funded” means provided with the money needed to operate. In plain terms, having received the money needed to run or continue.

How do you pronounce “funded”?

“Funded” is pronounced FUHN-dihd (/ˈfʌndɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “funded” in a sentence?

Here is “funded” used in a sentence: “The startup is now fully funded for its first year.”

What is the opposite of “funded”?

The opposite of “funded” — its antonyms — are non-funded and nonfunded.

What part of speech is “funded”?

“Funded” is an adjective.

Is “funded” a common word?

“Funded” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between 'funded' and 'financed'?

Both mean supplied with money, but 'funded' usually refers to money provided for a project, programme, or organisation to operate, while 'financed' often implies money borrowed or paid over time. A charity is funded by donors; a car is financed through a lender.

What is the difference between 'funded' and 'sponsored'?

'Funded' means given the money needed to operate, while 'sponsored' means supported by a backer who usually expects promotion or recognition in return. Sponsorship is one particular way a project can be funded.

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