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Grants (noun) means plural of grant — sums of money awarded for a specific purpose, such as research, education, or business support. Example: “The university offers several grants for first-generation students.”

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Plural of grant — sums of money awarded for a specific purpose, such as research, education, or business support.

"The university offers several grants for first-generation students."

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In plain EnglishMoney awarded, usually by an institution, for a defined purpose.

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apply for grants government grants research grants

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The university offers several _____ for first-generation students.

Etymology

From Grant + -s. The city was named after three brothers, Angus A., John R. and Lewis A. Grant, who were awarded a contract to build a section of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad through the region. Their camp was first called Grants Camp, then Grants Station, and finally Grants.

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subsidies funding awards endowments bursaries allowances

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Rhymes for Grants

pants gents sprints

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Grants” mean?

The word “Grants” means plural of grant — sums of money awarded for a specific purpose, such as research, education, or business support. In plain terms, money awarded, usually by an institution, for a defined purpose.

How do you use “Grants” in a sentence?

Here is “Grants” used in a sentence: “The university offers several grants for first-generation students.”

What part of speech is “Grants”?

“Grants” is a noun.

Is “Grants” a common word?

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

What is the difference between grants and loans?

Grants are sums of money awarded for a specific purpose that normally do not have to be repaid, while loans must be paid back, usually with interest. This makes grants especially valuable for research, education, and business support.

What is the difference between grants and scholarships?

Both are forms of financial support that usually do not need repaying, but scholarships are typically awarded to students, often on merit or need, while grants can go to individuals, researchers, organisations, or businesses for a defined purpose.

Is "grants" a noun or a verb?

"Grants" can be both. As a noun it is the plural of "grant" (sums of awarded money), and as a verb it is the third-person form of "grant," meaning to give or allow something, as in "she grants permission."

What words commonly go with "grants"?

"Grants" frequently appears in phrases such as apply for grants, award grants, research grants, government grants, and grant funding. These collocations usually relate to money given for a specific approved purpose.

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