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Fund Definition, Usage & Financial Context (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：reserved money (fund)

fund 🔊

/fʌnd/

An amount of money that is collected or saved to be used for a particular purpose.

Fund illustration: money reserved for a specific project like a school fund on a desk.

reserved money 🔊

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/rɪˈzɜːvd ˈmʌni/

A sum of money saved or collected for a specific objective or project.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation', later extended to 'financial base'.

💡 Mnemonic

FUNds are for FUNctional purposes. Think of the 'D' as for Dollars set aside for a specific D-uty.

📖 Example

The local government set aside a special fund to build a new public library in the community. 🔊 The local government set aside a special fund to build a new public library in the community.

🔗 Collocations

set up a fund – To establish a dedicated pool of money for a purpose.

emergency fund – Money saved specifically for unforeseen expenses or crises.

trust fund – A legal arrangement where money is held and managed for the benefit of another person.

🔄 Synonyms

reserve (n.) – A supply of something, especially money, kept for future use.

pool (n.) – A common fund or supply, often contributed to by many people.

endowment (n.) – A large sum of money donated to an institution, providing a permanent source of income.

🚫 Antonyms

expense (n.) – The cost required for something; money spent.

liability (n.) – A financial obligation or debt.

🌱 Derivatives

funding (n.) – Money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.

refund (n./v.) – A repayment of money; to pay back money.

📖 Cultural Story

The word entered English in the 17th century via finance, from the idea of a 'bottom' or 'stock' of money. It became central to modern investment culture, with terms like 'hedge fund', 'mutual fund', and 'sovereign wealth fund' shaping global economics.

Meaning 2：managed pool of money (fund)

fund 🔊

/fʌnd/

A pool of money that is managed and used for a specific purpose, like charity or retirement.

managed pool of money 🔊

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/ˈmænɪdʒd puːl əv ˈmʌni/

An organized investment vehicle where money from many people is pooled and professionally managed for goals like growth or income.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She contributes a small amount of her salary every month to a retirement fund to secure her future. 🔊 She contributes a small amount of her salary every month to a retirement fund to secure her future.

🔗 Collocations

mutual fund – An investment program funded by shareholders that trades in diversified holdings.

pension fund – A fund that collects and invests employee and employer contributions to provide retirement income.

hedge fund – A private investment partnership that uses aggressive strategies to generate high returns.

🔄 Synonyms

investment fund (n.) – A general term for a vehicle that pools capital for collective investment.

portfolio (n.) – A range of investments held by a person or organization.

🚫 Antonyms

debt (n.) – Money owed.

🌱 Derivatives

fund manager (n.) – A person responsible for implementing a fund's investing strategy.