finance

Everyday

1. (money) The management of money, especially by governments, banks and businesses. tree →
2. Money that is used to pay for a project or a purchase. tree →
3. (verb) To provide the money for something. tree →

In the lessons

In adult life and economics lessons it describes how money is handled, borrowed and spent. In stories about grown-ups: «Mum works in finance». Buying a car «on finance» means borrowing money and paying it back in parts. Phrases: personal finance, finance a project, on finance, minister of finance.

Examples

• My aunt works in finance at a big bank. tree →
• The school needs finance to build a new playground. tree →
• The bake sale helped finance our class trip. tree →
• They bought the car on finance and pay each month. tree →
• The government's minister of finance plans the budget. tree →
• Learning about personal finance helps you save money. tree →

Note

Adjective: financial. Pronounced FY-nance or fi-NANCE; both are fine. «Finances» (plural) means the money a person or group has. «Fiancé» (engaged partner) is a different word.