B2noun 2K

Funding

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

Meaning of Funding

money for a particular purpose; the act of providing money for such a purpose

In simple words: Money given to support a project or activity.

Funding in a sentence

• The government announced new funding for education programs.
• Without adequate funding, the research project cannot continue.
• She applied for funding to support her startup business.
• The non-profit organization relies on funding from donations and grants.
• Investors are always looking for promising projects that require funding.

How to use Funding

Used in contexts related to finance, projects, or government support. Avoid in very casual conversations unless discussing business or finance topics.

Grammar pattern

funding + object

Memory hint

Think of 'fun' — funding is the money that makes projects more fun!

Related words

Collocations with Funding

• adequate
• proper
• sufficient
• award somebody/​something
• give somebody/​something
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• come from somebody/​something
• go
• increase
• shortfall
• crisis
• cut
• … in funding
• … of funding
• funding  from
• a cut in funding
• an increase in funding
• a lack of funding

Synonyms for Funding

• financing
• sponsorship
• backing
• support
• investment

Opposites of Funding

• defunding
• cutback
• withdrawal

Common mistakes with Funding

• Confused with 'finding' — they sound similar but have different meanings.
• Using 'fund' as a verb when it should be a noun, e.g., 'the funding was fund by the government'.

Frequently asked questions about Funding

What does Funding mean?

Money given to support a project or activity.

What is the definition of Funding?

money for a particular purpose; the act of providing money for such a purpose

How do you use Funding in a sentence?

The government announced new funding for education programs.

Can you give another example of Funding?

Without adequate funding, the research project cannot continue.

What are synonyms for Funding?

Common alternatives include financing, sponsorship, backing, support, investment.

What is the opposite of Funding?

Opposite meanings include defunding, cutback, withdrawal.

What words go with Funding?

It commonly pairs with adequate, proper, sufficient, award somebody/​something, give somebody/​something, provide (somebody/​something with), come from somebody/​something, go, increase, shortfall, crisis, cut, … in funding, … of funding, funding  from, a cut in funding, an increase in funding, a lack of funding.

What are common mistakes when using Funding?

Confused with 'finding' — they sound similar but have different meanings. Using 'fund' as a verb when it should be a noun, e.g., 'the funding was fund by the government'.

How do you pronounce Funding?

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

When should I use Funding?

Used in contexts related to finance, projects, or government support. Avoid in very casual conversations unless discussing business or finance topics.

What CEFR level is Funding?

"Funding" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.