fund — a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʌnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookie fund mysteriously disappears every time I visit her house.
- The school is trying to fund a new library through various fundraising activities.
- I started a 'pizza fund' at work, but somehow I'm the only one contributing to it.
fund
NOUN[/fʌnd/]
a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'fund' derives from Latin 'fundus', originally meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation'. Over time, the meaning evolved metaphorically to denote money or resources that form the financial foundation or basis for an enterprise or purpose.
Breakdown
fundus (Latin: bottom, foundation) → fund (money, financial resource). The semantic shift reflects the conceptual extension from physical foundation to financial base.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cookie fund mysteriously disappears every time I visit her house.”
“The school is trying to fund a new library through various fundraising activities.”
“I started a 'pizza fund' at work, but somehow I'm the only one contributing to it.”
“The government allocated a large fund for renewable energy development.”
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