adj
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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."
"The new clinic is well funded and can hire more nurses."
"Because the project is fully funded, the builders can start next week."
How to use funded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving received the money needed to run or continue.
Common pairings
well funded
government funded
fully funded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more funded
- Superlative
- most funded
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Synonyms
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unfunded
non-funded
nonfunded
Related words
Rhymes for funded
pounded
founded
wounded
rounded
bounded
grounded
astounded
unfounded
confounded
compounded
dumbfounded
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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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