leveraged
Leveraged (adj) means Financed largely through borrowed money in order to boost potential returns. Example: “It was a highly leveraged buyout, funded mostly by debt.”
How to use leveraged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsing a lot of borrowed money to fund an investment or deal.
Word forms
more leveraged comparative, most leveraged superlative
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It was a highly _____ buyout, funded mostly by debt.
Rhymes for leveraged
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What does “leveraged” mean?
The word “leveraged” means financed largely through borrowed money in order to boost potential returns. In plain terms, using a lot of borrowed money to fund an investment or deal.
How do you use “leveraged” in a sentence?
Here is “leveraged” used in a sentence: “It was a highly leveraged buyout, funded mostly by debt.”
What part of speech is “leveraged”?
“Leveraged” is an adjective.
Is “leveraged” a common word?
“Leveraged” is an uncommon word in modern English.