insurance
Translation
insurance
Examples
Do you have car insurance?
Do you have car insurance?
He made a claim on his insurance.
He made a claim on his insurance.
Grammar Patterns
((insurance)) against (sth.) insurance against sth. This is insurance against fire and theft.
((insurance)) for (sth.) insurance for sth. I need to get insurance for my new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coverage, protection, indemnity; Antonyms: risk, exposure
Etymology
From Old French 'enseurer', from 'en-' (make) + 'seur' (sure). The idea is to 'make sure' you are covered against loss.
Memory Tips
You get insurance to be 'sure' you're safe.