B2noun 1K

Fund

🇬🇧 UK /["/fʌnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fʌnd/"]/

Meaning of Fund

an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose

In simple words: A sum of money saved for a specific purpose.

Fund in a sentence

• The charity relies on donations to fund its various projects.
• They established a fund to help the local community during the crisis.
• He decided to invest in a mutual fund for his retirement.
• The research project secured a significant fund from the government.
• She realized that her savings would not be sufficient to fund her education.
• The expedition was exciting, but it required a large fund to be successful.
• They used the fund to create scholarships for deserving students.
• The environmental group was able to fund their initiatives thanks to a generous grant.
• He had to find other sources to fund his new business idea.

How to use Fund

Use 'fund' in contexts related to finance, budgets, or donations. It is common in business and formal settings but less so in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

fund + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'fund' as a treasure chest filled with money saved for a rainy day.

Related words

Collocations with Fund

• large
• special
• appeal
• create
• establish
• launch
• holder
• investor
• manager
• in a/​the fund
• into a/​the fund
• adequate
• sufficient
• insufficient
• have
• spend
• be short of
• fund for
• fund from
• access to funds
• a flow of funds
• a lack of funds

Synonyms for Fund

• finance
• pool
• capital
• resources
• savings

Opposites of Fund

• debt
• loss

Common mistakes with Fund

• Confused with 'found' (past tense of find).
• Using 'fund' as a verb without an object (e.g., 'funding for...' is necessary).
• Mixing up 'fund' with related terms like 'finance' or 'money'.

Frequently asked questions about Fund

What does Fund mean?

A sum of money saved for a specific purpose.

What is the definition of Fund?

an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose

How do you use Fund in a sentence?

The charity relies on donations to fund its various projects.

Can you give another example of Fund?

They established a fund to help the local community during the crisis.

What are synonyms for Fund?

Common alternatives include finance, pool, capital, resources, savings.

What is the opposite of Fund?

Opposite meanings include debt, loss.

What words go with Fund?

It commonly pairs with large, special, appeal, create, establish, launch, holder, investor, manager, in a/​the fund, into a/​the fund, adequate, sufficient, insufficient, have, spend, be short of, fund for, fund from, access to funds, a flow of funds, a lack of funds.

What are common mistakes when using Fund?

Confused with 'found' (past tense of find). Using 'fund' as a verb without an object (e.g., 'funding for...' is necessary). Mixing up 'fund' with related terms like 'finance' or 'money'.

How do you pronounce Fund?

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

When should I use Fund?

Use 'fund' in contexts related to finance, budgets, or donations. It is common in business and formal settings but less so in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Fund?

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