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bank

/bæŋk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A financial institution where people deposit or borrow money.

    - "I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck."
    - "The bank approved my loan application."
    - "The bank's hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM."
  • noun

    The side or edge of something.

    - "The ball hit the bank of the river."
    - "The boat was beached on the sandy bank."
    - "The bank of a hill is a good place to watch the sunrise."
Pronunciation
  1. /bæŋk/



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  2. /bæŋk/



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Synonyms

banker , block , grid , line , panel , rank , tier
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bank
dank , hank , blank , rank , spank
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. bank (English) : A financial institution

  2. bank (English) : The side or edge of something

  3. bank (Scots) : A raised mound of earth or stones

Variants
List of all variants of bank that leads to same result
bank , banks , banked , banking , bank on , banked on , banking on , banks on , bank card , bank cards , bank discount , bank discounts , bank holiday , bank holidays , bank machine , bank machines , bank money , bank moneys
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

banks, banked, banking

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'banc' meaning 'bench, seat' which later came to mean 'edge, side' and then 'financial institution'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The first banknotes were issued in China around 600 AD.

  2. The world's oldest bank, the Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was founded in 1472.

  3. The term 'bankruptcy' comes from the Italian term 'bancarotta', which means 'broken bench' or 'bankrupt'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Finance: Banks are an integral part of the financial system.

  2. Economics: Banks play a crucial role in the economy by facilitating transactions, managing money supply, and providing credit.

  3. Interest Rates: Banks set interest rates for loans and savings accounts.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Banks have been an essential part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used to store and lend money, facilitate trade, and manage economic transactions. In literature, banks have been depicted as symbols of wealth, power, and security. In art, banks have been portrayed as grand, imposing structures, and in music, they have been used as metaphors for various concepts such as stability, growth, and risk.

How to Memorize "bank"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large building with a sign that says 'Bank' on the front.
    - Visualize a row of teller windows inside the bank.
    - Imagine yourself depositing money into an account at the bank.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bank' with 'money'.
    - Associate the word 'bank' with 'financial institution'.
    - Associate the word 'bank' with 'security'.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-Big A-Accounts N-Nurture K-Keep M-Money.
    - B-Buildings A-Accept A-Applications K-Keep N-New M-Money.

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