noun

funds

funds, money, capital

We are low on funds.

We are low on funds.

The charity raised funds for the homeless.

The charity raised funds for the homeless.

to raise funds ((for sth.)) to collect money for a particular purpose They are raising funds for a new park.

to be low on funds to have little money available The project is low on funds.

Synonyms: money, capital, resources, assets

Plural of 'fund', from Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom, foundation'. Money is the 'foundation' of many ventures.

'Funds' is a general term for money that is available to be spent. It's almost always used in the plural form.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.