funds

NOUN

cash reserve

Synonyms

STRONG

affluence assets backing bankroll belongings bread budget capital collateral currency dough earnings finance lucre means money possessions proceeds profits property resources revenue savings securities specie stakes store stuff substance treasure wealth wherewithal winnings

WEAK

accounts receivable fluid assets hard cash money in the bank money on hand nest egg petty cash pork barrel ready money

Antonyms

STRONG

debt loss need poverty

Example Sentences

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Fraser Glen, 35, and his partner Sophie Bauer, 30, both started saving into Lifetime ISAs a few years ago with the intention of using the funds to get on to the property ladder.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In the event of a shortfall, where there isn’t enough collateral to back a customer’s leveraged bets, the customers will need to top up the funds as soon as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

While much of Silicon Valley has raised bigger and bigger funds, Benchmark kept its flagship vehicles at roughly $425 million since 2004.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Various New York City pension funds also disclosed their support for the Sisters of St. Joseph proposal, organizers said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Calling on his Washington connections, Galifianakis brought a congressional committee staffer to town to investigate the possible abuse of federal funds.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Vocabulary lists containing funds

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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963), List 1

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