Money and banking / B1

in-VESTM-uh-nt/ɪnˈvestmənt/

An investment is money, time, or effort put into something in order to get a result later: a good investment; make an investment; investment in education. Cost is simply the price; a fund is a pool of money; profit is what you hope to gain. Invest is the verb. Return on investment is a business phrase. Investment can be uncountable for the general activity. A safe / risky investment describes how likely a loss is.

Meaning

Money, time, or effort put into something in order to get a result later.

Examples

• “Buying the shop was a good investment.”
• “Solar panels can be a long-term investment for a household.”
• “The government promised greater investment in rail.”

Good to know

make an investment. investment in + noun. Verb: invest. Price only: cost. Hoped gain: profit. Pool of money: fund.

Near in meaning

funding

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