financing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ//
KK: /ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of providing money for a business or project, often through loans or investments.
Example
The company is seeking financing to expand its operations.
Conversation
Have you looked into financing options for your new project?
Yeah, I'm considering a few different ways to get the funds I need.
That's smart! I heard some banks offer good deals on financing for startups.
Absolutely, I'm definitely going to explore those options.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
funding
capital
backing
Antonyms
debt
deficit
loss
verb
Definition
To provide money for a project or activity, often in the form of a loan or investment.
Example
The bank is financing the new shopping center.
Tense Forms
Past: financed
Past Participle: financed
Conversation
Have you thought about how you're financing your new car?
Not really, I'm just saving up for it.
You might want to explore some options for financing if you need it sooner.
Root Explanation
Financing → It is formed from "finance" (from Old French *financer*, meaning to pay or settle) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "financing" refers to the process of providing funds or capital for a project or business.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'paying' ('finance') and the process indicated by '-ing' — financing is all about the process of providing funds.
Visually Confused Words
inning
fining
facing