Fund

Definition

Fund is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a sum of money saved, collected, or made available for a particular purpose. As a verb, it describes the act of providing financial resources for a project, activity, or institution.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /fʌnd/
• Respelling: FUND

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /fʌnd/
• Respelling: FUND

Etymology

The word "fund" originates from the Latin "fundus," meaning "bottom" or "base," later used metaphorically in Late Latin to mean "foundation" or "resources." It entered English through Middle French "fond," referring to a store of money.

Derivatives

• Funded (verb, past tense)
• Funding (noun)
• Fundraiser (noun)
• Fundamental (adjective)
• Refund (verb/noun)

Synonyms

• Capital
• Resource
• Endowment

Antonyms

• Debt
• Liability
• None

Usage

The term "fund" is used in financial, charitable, and project-based contexts. For example, "The organization established a fund to aid disaster relief," or "They need to fund the construction of the new library."

Related Terms

• Finance: The management of money and resources.
• Budget: An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.
• Grant: A sum of money provided by an organization or government for a specific purpose.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A sum of money saved or collected for a purpose: Refers to resources allocated for specific objectives.
  • Example: "The school has a fund for extracurricular activities."
• A financial resource or reserve: Denotes a stockpile or pool of financial capital.
  • Example: "The emergency fund was used during the crisis."

Verb

• To provide financial support for something: Refers to the act of supplying money for a particular purpose.
  • Example: "The project was funded by a government grant."
• To allocate money to a reserve: Describes the act of putting money into a fund for future use.
  • Example: "They funded the scholarship program for underprivileged students."