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Definition fund in American English

fund noun

noun
/fʌnd/
1

an amount of money that you collect, save, or invest

Example

a fund to buy instruments for young musicians

Example

an investment/retirement fund

1.1

a financial organization that manages an amount of money by investing it

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Example

the Worldwide Fund for Nature

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2

a large supply of something, especially something useful

Example

She had a huge fund of knowledge, skill, and experience.

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3

money

Example

I'm a little low on funds right now.

Example

I'm not sure I can raise the funds for the trip.

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Definition fund in American English