Finances

Pronunciation: /faɪˈnænsɪz/

Definitions of finances

noun the management of money and other assets

Example Sentences

A1 I need help managing my finances.

A2 She is saving up for a vacation by budgeting her finances.

B1 Learning how to invest can greatly improve your finances.

B2 His finances took a hit after he lost his job.

C1 The company's finances are closely monitored by the board of directors.

C2 Her expertise in finances led her to become the CFO of a major corporation.

Examples of finances in a Sentence

formal It is important to carefully manage your finances to ensure long-term financial stability.

informal I need to figure out how to budget my finances better so I can save up for a vacation.

slang I'm broke because I didn't watch my finances and spent all my money on unnecessary stuff.

figurative Her finances were like a leaky bucket, constantly losing money no matter how much she tried to save.

Grammatical Forms of finances

• plural: finances
• present tense: finance
• future tense: will finance
• perfect tense: have financed
• continuous tense: is financing
• singular: finance
• positive degree: finances
• infinitive: to finance
• gerund: financing
• participle: financed

Origin and Evolution of finances

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'finances' originated from the Middle English word 'finans', which was borrowed from Old French 'finance' meaning 'ending or settlement of a debt'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'finances' shifted from its original meaning of debt settlement to encompass the broader concept of managing money and resources.