noun
funds
fuhndz
noun
1
Money that is available to spend on something.
"The company set aside funds for research and development."
"We ran out of funds before the renovation was finished."
2
(finance) Government debt securities that pay regular interest.
"Investors moved their savings into government funds for a steady return."
How to Use Funds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoney set aside or available for a particular purpose — often used in the plural for a pool of money.
Common mistake
Usually used with "the" or possessive determiners ("the funds," "our funds"), rarely as a bare singular in this sense.
Common pairings
raise funds
lack of funds
transfer funds
insufficient funds
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