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Account

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkaʊnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkaʊnt/"]/

Meaning of Account

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

In simple words: A record of money or information.

Account in a sentence

• I need to check my bank account to see how much money I have.
• The accountant prepared the annual financial account for review.
• You must open an account before you can start online banking.
• Her account of the event was very detailed and informative.
• In his account, he mentioned several key incidents that led to the success.
• She created a social media account to connect with friends.
• Based on our account, they should arrive by noon.
• For an accurate account of historical events, it's important to consult multiple sources.

How to use Account

Use 'account' in business or financial contexts. It’s appropriate when talking about finances, banking, or storytelling. Avoid using in casual conversations unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

account + for + noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'account' as a tall stack of bills you need to keep track of.

Related words

Collocations with Account

• bank
• building-society
• checking
• have
• hold
• close
• number
• holder
• balance
• account at
• account with
• expense
• charge
• credit
• have
• create
• open
• on account
• account at
• account with
• brief
• short
• blow-by-blow
• give (somebody)
• offer
• provide (somebody with)
• in an/​the account
• by all accounts
• by somebody’s own account
• brief
• short
• blow-by-blow
• give (somebody)
• offer
• provide (somebody with)
• in an/​the account
• by all accounts
• by somebody’s own account
• profit and loss account
• accounts payable
• accounts receivable
• do
• keep
• audit
• be in order
• account book
• account balance
• expense
• charge
• credit
• have
• create
• open
• on account
• account at
• account with

Synonyms for Account

• report
• statement
• record
• narrative
• description

Opposites of Account

• debt
• deficit

Common mistakes with Account

• Confused with 'account for' which means to explain.
• Using 'account' as a verb without 'for'.
• Saying 'the account of' instead of 'the account for'.

Frequently asked questions about Account

What does Account mean?

A record of money or information.

What is the definition of Account?

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

How do you use Account in a sentence?

I need to check my bank account to see how much money I have.

Can you give another example of Account?

The accountant prepared the annual financial account for review.

What are synonyms for Account?

Common alternatives include report, statement, record, narrative, description.

What is the opposite of Account?

Opposite meanings include debt, deficit.

What words go with Account?

It commonly pairs with bank, building-society, checking, have, hold, close, number, holder, balance, account at, account with, expense, charge, credit, have, create, open, on account, account at, account with, brief, short, blow-by-blow, give (somebody), offer, provide (somebody with), in an/​the account, by all accounts, by somebody’s own account, brief, short, blow-by-blow, give (somebody), offer, provide (somebody with), in an/​the account, by all accounts, by somebody’s own account, profit and loss account, accounts payable, accounts receivable, do, keep, audit, be in order, account book, account balance, expense, charge, credit, have, create, open, on account, account at, account with.

What are common mistakes when using Account?

Confused with 'account for' which means to explain. Using 'account' as a verb without 'for'. Saying 'the account of' instead of 'the account for'.

How do you pronounce Account?

US: /["/əˈkaʊnt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkaʊnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Account?

Use 'account' in business or financial contexts. It’s appropriate when talking about finances, banking, or storytelling. Avoid using in casual conversations unless relevant.

What CEFR level is Account?

"Account" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.