funds
Translation
funds, money, capital
Examples
We are low on funds.
We are low on funds.
The charity raised funds for the homeless.
The charity raised funds for the homeless.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: money, capital, resources, assets
Etymology
Plural of 'fund', from Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom, foundation'. Money is the 'foundation' of many ventures.
Memory Tips
'Funds' is a general term for money that is available to be spent. It's almost always used in the plural form.