finance

The work of managing money, banks, investments, and how money is used.

• She works in finance.
• He studied finance at university.
• The finance minister announced new taxes.

Common phrases: work in finance, finance department, minister of finance

The money a person or organization has, and how they manage it.

• My finances are in good shape.
• They reviewed their finances before buying a home.
• Unexpected bills put pressure on her finances.

Similar words: funds, resources

Common phrases: personal finance, household finance, finance management, public finance

A loan or payment arrangement that lets you buy something and pay for it over time.

• We bought the car on finance.
• The dealer offers finance at low interest rates.
• Was your application for finance approved?

How to use it: on finance (She bought her new sofa on finance.)

Similar words: credit, financing

Common phrases: buy on finance, car finance, apply for finance

To provide the money needed for something.

• The bank financed our new shop.
• She financed the trip with her savings.
• Who will finance the building work?

How to use it: finance something with something (He financed the repairs with a small loan.); be financed by someone/something (The project was financed by local businesses.)

Similar words: fund, pay for

Common phrases: finance a project, finance a business, finance something with something